Noticeable new coat? (5)

I believe the answer is:

paint

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'coat?' is the definition.
(paint is a kind of coat)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for paint that I've seen before include "Use a brush on canvas" , "Daub" , "Item used by 23 Across" , "Surface coating or decoration" , "Colouring substance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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