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Discusses reasons (6)

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I believe the answer is:

argues

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This might be a double definition.

'discusses' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'reasons' is the second definition.
('argue' can be a synonym of 'reason')

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(Other definitions for argues that I've seen before include "Quarrels or disagrees" , "Disputes, proposes the contrary" , "Debates or bickers" , "Disputes, contends verbally" , "Contends, debates" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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