Watercolours or oils, eg (5)

I believe the answer is:

paint

(Other definitions for paint that I've seen before include "Pigment" , "Colouring substance" , "Artistic medium" , "Apply a coat of colour" , "Coloured liquid in tins" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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