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Answer for the clue "Tendentious show of affection for 13, perhaps? ", 13 letters:
cupboard love

Word definitions for cupboard love in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
"Cupboard love" is an English expression referring to affection that is given purely to gain a reward. The phrase is most often applied to human activity, for example, when a child will say "I love you so much" before or after requesting a treat, for example, ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. insincere (and usually fickle) love pretended in the hope of gaining something useful in exchange.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cupboard \Cup"board\ (k[u^]b"b[~e]rd), n. [Cup + board.] A board or shelf for cups and dishes. [Obs.] --Bacon. A small closet in a room, with shelves to receive cups, dishes, food, etc.; hence, any small closet. Cupboard love , interested love, or that ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a show of affection motivated by selfishness