What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some paint on a coat such as this (8)" mean?

The definition is "such as this". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden (‘some’) in paINT ON A Coat. INTONACO is the finishing coat of lime plaster on a fresco before the paint is applied. Did Norman want to include a word with TUNA in the middle here? The answer is INTONACO.

Some paint on a coat such as this (8)

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