The term 'Cheese Coat' refers to the outer layer of a cheese, which can be made from a variety of materials. The most common materials used are RIND (4 letters), Edam (4 letters) and PAINT (5 letters). RIND is a hard outer layer that is usually made from wax or plastic and is used to protect the cheese from drying out. Edam is a type of cheese that is covered in a red wax coating, which helps to preserve the cheese and give it a distinctive flavor. PAINT is a thin layer of liquid that is applied to the outside of the cheese to give it a glossy finish.