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Open to accusation of looking stupid? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

agape

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'open' is the definition.
('agape' can be similar in meaning to 'open')

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(Other definitions for agape that I've seen before include "the love of God!" , "love feast" , "love a Christian shows" , "(Of mouth) wide open" , "Astonished" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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