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Fluent but shallow, it's stocked by lending library (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

glib

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'fluent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'stocked by lending library' is the wordplay.
'stocked by' indicates a hidden word (the answer is contained or stocked by the clue).
'GLIB' can be found hidden inside 'lending library'.

'but shallow it's' is the link.
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(Other definitions for glib that I've seen before include "freedom of speech?" , "Fluent but insincere" , "Slippery in speech" , "Shallowly articulate" , "Ready with insincere or superficial words" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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