Cryptic crossword clue
Not pink, but in the pink, having put on top from Etam 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WELL-DONE

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The straight part
We know that "Not pink/Not pink" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not pink/not pink = well-done.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does WELL-DONE mean?

WELL-DONE adjective
  1. (of meat etc) Cooked until no blood runs and there is no pink flesh on the inside.

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