Is this what can make us single? (8)

I believe the answer is:

ugliness

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'is this what' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'make us single?' is the wordplay.
'make' is an anagram indicator.
'us'+'single'='ussingle'
'ussingle' is an anagram of 'UGLINESS'.

'can' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ugliness that I've seen before include "Repulsive quality" , "Unsightly quality" , "Complete absence of beauty" , "repulsive attribute" , "Unattractive quality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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