Plunder so arranged shows radiance (9)

I believe the answer is:

splendour

'radiance' is the definition.

'plunder so arranged' is the wordplay.
'arranged' indicates an anagram.
'plunder'+'so'='plunderso'
'plunderso' is an anagram of 'SPLENDOUR'.

'shows' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for splendour that I've seen before include "Magnificence, brilliance" , "show" , "Brilliance or pomp" , "Glory, brilliance" , "Sumptuous display - Len's proud (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Times.

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