Attributes the following solution mistakenly (6)
I believe the answer is:
traits
'attributes the following' is the definition.
'traits' can be an answer for 'attributes' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not certain of the 'the following' bit.
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for traits that I've seen before include "Identifying characteristics" , "Distinguishing features" , "Features or qualities that distinguish someone's character" , "Personality characteristics" , "Identifying features or qualities" .)