Glossy coating for wood (7)

I believe the answer is:

lacquer

(Other definitions for lacquer that I've seen before include "Glossy finisher" , "Shiny varnish" , "Hard coating for wood" , "Varnish; hair-spray" , "Shellac coating" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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