Cryptic crossword clue
Paint name inside Chicago train 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word E[NAME]L

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The straight part
We know that "Paint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case paint = e[name]l.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does E[NAME]L mean?

E[NAME]L noun
  1. An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.
  2. A coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish.
  3. The hard covering on the exposed part of a tooth.
  4. A cosmetic intended to give the appearance of a smooth and beautiful complexion.
E[NAME]L verb
  1. To coat or decorate with enamel.
  2. To variegate with colours, as if with enamel.
  3. To form a glossy surface like enamel upon.
  4. To disguise with cosmetics, as a woman's complexion.

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