Watercolor, e.g. (5)

I believe the answer is:

paint

(Other definitions for paint that I've seen before include "Decorative coating" , "Colouring matter for decoration" , "Coloured coating" , "Use a brush on canvas" , "Surface coating or decoration" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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