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The Clue
Glossy coatings (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ENAMELS
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Notes
The answer ENAMELS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Protects, as pots
Adds a glossy coating
Gives a protective cover
Outer tooth layers
Paint store choices
Definition
ENAMEL as a noun:
1. (enamel, tooth enamel) = hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
2. a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
3. a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish
4. any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
ENAMEL as a verb:
1. coat, inlay, or surface with enamel