Undercoat of paint (6)

I believe the answer is:

primer

(Other definitions for primer that I've seen before include "Introductory textbook or first coat of paint" , "Preparatory coat of paint" , "instructive book" , "Basic book; undercoat" , "Elementary textbook" .)

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

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