Outside or upper layer (7)

I believe the answer is:

surface

(Other definitions for surface that I've seen before include "Exterior" , "Uppermost layer" , "Outside; rise to the top" , "Top spot" , "Upper limit of liquid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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