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Superficial attractiveness demands explanation (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gloss

I believe this is a double definition.

'superficial attractiveness' is the first definition.
(gloss can mean an attractive facade)

'explanation' is the second definition.
(gloss is a kind of explanation)

'demands' is the link.

(Other definitions for gloss that I've seen before include "Show" , "phrase's explanation" , "Provide explanations" , "Very shiny finish" , "Shiny type of paint" .)

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