Cryptic crossword clue
Glossing over furtive departure, concealing reasons initially 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word VARNISHING

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What does VARNISHING mean?

VARNISHING verb
  1. To apply varnish.
  2. To cover up with varnish.
  3. To gloss over a defect.
VARNISHING noun
  1. An application of varnish.

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