Cryptic crossword clue
Mona Lisa’s technique thus masks sign of hesitation in form of oil 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SFUMATO

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What does SFUMATO mean?

SFUMATO noun
  1. In painting, the application of subtle layers of translucent paint so that there is no visible transition between colors, tones and often objects.

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