Glossy coating (7)

I believe the answer is:

varnish

(Other definitions for varnish that I've seen before include "Hard finishing coating" , "Protective coating" , "Transparent resin coating" , "Hard, glossy, transparent coating" , "put on coat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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