Makes clear or plain (8)
I believe the answer is:
explains
(Other definitions for explains that I've seen before include "Shows the meaning of, or accounts for" , "Gives reasons for" , "Expounds how" , "Clarifies" , "Deciphers" .)
I believe the answer is:
explains
(Other definitions for explains that I've seen before include "Shows the meaning of, or accounts for" , "Gives reasons for" , "Expounds how" , "Clarifies" , "Deciphers" .)