Instant colour? (3)

I believe the answer is:

tan

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'colour?' is the definition.
(tanning is a kind of colouring)

'instant' is the wordplay.
'TAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for tan that I've seen before include "Sun-kissed" , "Yellow-brown colour" , "Catch the sun" , "Process" , "Brownish colour" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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