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Before noon, painter ran out of tint for Cupid (8)

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amoretto

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(Other definitions for amoretto that I've seen before include "lover boy" , "chubby naked boy" , "Child put in the picture" , "Almond liqueur" , "Cupid figure in art" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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