Cryptic crossword clue
Varnish providing extreme shininess, we hear 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GLAIR

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The straight part
We know that "Varnish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case varnish = glair.
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 GLAIR mean?

GLAIR noun
  1. Egg-white, especially as used in various industrial preparations.
  2. Any viscous, slimy substance.
  3. A broadsword fixed on a pike; a kind of halberd.
GLAIR verb
  1. To smear with egg-white.

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