Cryptic crossword clue
Varnishes Otto’s agreed to put on slates 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word JAPANS

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The straight part
We know that "Varnishes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case varnishes = japans.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JAPANS mean?

JAPANS noun
  1. A hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt.
  2. Lacquerware.
JAPANS verb
  1. To varnish with japan.

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