Bit of business that may be of merit (5)
I believe the answer is:
order
This could be a double definition.
'bit' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'business that may be of merit' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for order that I've seen before include "Decree" , "Society of monks/nuns" , "demanding firm discipline" , "association" , "Religious fraternity" .)