Crossword Genius

Conservative affected by wind when speaking (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

blue

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'conservative' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for blue that I've seen before include "Azure" , "Oxbridge sports award" , "Sky-coloured" , "e.g. Indigo" , "Sad - colour" .)

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app