It may take an age to get a suntan (6)

I believe the answer is:

bronze

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(Other definitions for bronze that I've seen before include "Third-place medal" , "Hard alloy suitable for casting" , "Third prize" , "Copper and tin alloy - sculpture" , "Tan; metal alloy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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