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Blue-blooded blokes (5)

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I believe the answer is:

royal

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'blue' is the definition.
(royal blue is a kind of blue)

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(Other definitions for royal that I've seen before include "First-rate" , "Relating to king/queen" , "Member of ruling family" , "Shade of blue" , "Magnificent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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