Cryptic crossword clue
One bleating about pallor, primarily, has need for dark pigment

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LAMPBLACK

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The straight part
We know that "dark pigment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dark pigment = lampblack.
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.
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What does LAMPBLACK mean?

LAMPBLACK noun
  1. An amorphous form of carbon made from incompletely burned organic matter; used to make pigments and inks.
LAMPBLACK verb
  1. To blacken using this form of carbon.

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