Frank and sincere (6)

I believe the answer is:

candid

(Other definitions for candid that I've seen before include "Open and truthful" , "Truthful, frank" , "Truthful and straightforward" , "Very clear" , "Forthrightly sincere" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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