Paint with a shiny finish (5)

I believe the answer is:

gloss

(Other definitions for gloss that I've seen before include "Show" , "Polish - explanatory comment" , "Surface shine" , "explanation for obscure word" , "Render plausible" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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