Answer: shellacked

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHELLACKEDRouted
SHELLACKEDFinished, in a way
SHELLACKEDDefeated soundly
shellackedVarnish (something) with shellac
shellackedSHELLAC, to cover with a thin varnish, also SHELLACK
shellackedDefeat or beat (someone) decisively