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The Clue

Resin used in varnishes (6 letter answer)

The Answer

MASTIC

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Notes

The answer MASTIC is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

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Definition

MASTIC as a noun:

1. an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes
2. a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler
3. (mastic, mastic tree, lentisk, Pistacia lentiscus) = an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin