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The Clue

Varnish (7 letter answer)

The Answer

SHELLAC

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Notes

The answer SHELLAC is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.

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Finish, of a sort
Varnish ingredient
Wood finish

Definition

SHELLAC as a noun:

1. lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
2. (shellac, shellac varnish) = a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood

SHELLAC as a verb:

1. (shellac, shellack) = cover with shellac; "She wanted to shellac the desk to protect it from water spots"