Mineral turpentine (abbrev.) (5)

I believe the answer is:

turps

(Other definitions for turps that I've seen before include "Spirit used in paints" , "Paint thinner or solvent (abbr)" , "Paint/varnish ingredient" , "Brush cleaning fluid" , "Oil used in paints" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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