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Developed torso or other bits (5)

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I believe the answer is:

roots

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'other bits' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'developed torso' is the wordplay.
'developed' indicates anagramming the letters.
'torso' with letters rearranged gives 'ROOTS'.

'or' is the link.

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(Other definitions for roots that I've seen before include "Supports" , "Sources, rummages" , "authentic music" , "Radicals" , "Nerve endings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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