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Communication by car? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cable

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This clue might be a double definition.

'communication' is the first definition.
(cable is a kind of communication)

'car?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'by' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for cable that I've seen before include "Anchor chain; type of TV" , "Wire; message" , "Heavy chain or rope" , "Strong rope made of twisted strands of hemp, nylon or steel wire" , "Liberal Democrat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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