Smooth timber (9)

I believe the answer is:

satinwood

(Other definitions for satinwood that I've seen before include "Cabinet material" , "exotic tree?" , "Timber" , "Indian tree" , "Material valued for cabinetmaking" .)

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

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