Shines (5)
'shines' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for excels that I've seen before include "Does better than, is really very good" , "Does very well, outshines" , "Performs exceptionally well" , "does best" , "Does extremely well, shines" .)
'shines' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for gleams that I've seen before include "Shines brightly" , "Brief showings of soft light" .)
'shines' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is all the clue.