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An aromatic resin used as an astringent and to make varnishes and lacquers (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mastic

(Other definitions for mastic that I've seen before include "Substance applied to joints" , "Mac, sit and produce a gum resin" , "liquor" , "Putty-like cement used as adhesive or filler" , "Aromatic resin used to make varnish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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