Kind misdirection by Spooner for an undemanding question (5,3)
I believe the answer is:
white lie
'kind' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for white lie that I've seen before include "pardonable offence" , "Something untrue, but forgivable" , "Minor falsehood" , "when a tactful comment is required" , "Minor untruth, a pale fib" .)