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Painter's layer (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

primer

(Other definitions for primer that I've seen before include "Solitary" , "introductory book" , "Preparatory coat of paint" , "Basic book; undercoat" , "First coat - book" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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