After the end of summer, it has benefit (5)
I believe the answer is:
merit
'benefit' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'after the end of summer it' is the wordplay.
'MERIT' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.
'has' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for merit that I've seen before include "Earn" , "Deserve, be worthy of" , "Value" , "Excellence, worth" , "Deserve or warrant" .)