Somewhat fair is how we are described (5)
I believe the answer is:
irish
'described' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are adjectives, I don't understand how one could define the other.
'somewhat fair is how we' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'IRISH' is hidden in the letters of 'fair is how we'.
'are' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for irish that I've seen before include "said to be lucky" , "From Dublin maybe" , "Kind of whiskey" , "From Eire" , "Sort of coffee, stew or terrier" .)