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Snow from townscapes and strand (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aspect

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'snow' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for aspect that I've seen before include "Feature; appearance" , "Distinct part or element" , "View, panorama" , "Prospect, facet" , "View - facial expression" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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