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Like the shorts dirty from playing football? (5,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pitch black

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(Other definitions for pitch black that I've seen before include "Very dark" , "unhopeful prospect?" , "Unlit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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