What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slight colour in metal regularly grey (5)" mean?

The definition is "Slight colour". The wordplay uses alternating, charade. TIN (synonym of "metal") + GE (alternate letters of "grey") [alternating: "regularly"]; definition: "Slight colour" The answer is TINGE.

Slight colour in metal regularly grey (5)

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