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Top shade of nail polish remover (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acetone

'nail polish remover' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'top shade' is the wordplay.
'top' becomes 'ace'.
'shade' becomes 'tone' (synonyms).
'ace'+'tone'='ACETONE'

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for acetone that I've seen before include "Industrial solvent" , "Remover of nail polish" , "Volatile stuff" , "Inflammable liquid" , "Paint thinner" .)

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