What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bone, one attached to head, showing glossy quality (9)" mean?

The definition is "glossy quality". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHIN (synonym="Bone,") + I (abbreviation="one") + NESS (abbreviation="head,") = SHININESS; definition: "glossy quality" The answer is SHININESS.

Bone, one attached to head, showing glossy quality (9)

Times Cryptic #29071 | 13 Across | 2024-11-11 flower

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