Film of oil on water (5)

I believe the answer is:

slick

(Other definitions for slick that I've seen before include "Glibly assured" , "Bedeck" , "polished performance" , "Smooth" , "Sleek - film of oil" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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