What does the cryptic crossword clue "Superficial sort covered in ooze (4-4)" mean?

The definition is "Superficial". The wordplay uses charade, container. KIND (synonym of "sort") + SEEP (synonym of "ooze") [container: "covered"]; definition: "Superficial" The answer is SKIN-DEEP.

Superficial sort covered in ooze (4-4)

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