The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERLAID
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The straight part
We know that "Veneered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case veneered = overlaid.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERLAID mean?
OVERLAID verb- To lay, spread, or apply something over or across; cover.
- To overwhelm; to press excessively upon.
- To lie over (someone, especially a child) in order to smother it; to suffocate.
- To put an overlay on.