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Shows humanity (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

errs

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'shows humanity' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their -s form.
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(Other definitions for errs that I've seen before include "Makes mistakes" , "Slips up" , "Goes wrong" , "Goes astray" , "Sins" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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