Glossy, transparent coating (7)

I believe the answer is:

varnish

(Other definitions for varnish that I've seen before include "Hard, glossy, transparent coating" , "Glossy stain" , "Hard finishing coating" , "Apply hard shiny stuff to wooden surface" , "Wood or nail coating" .)

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

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