The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TOPCOATS
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What does TOPCOATS mean?
TOPCOATS noun- A light overcoat.
- A layer of paint or varnish etc. applied after the undercoat.
- To apply a topcoat to.