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What might be issue for children? (7)

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synonym

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'issue for children?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for synonym that I've seen before include "Substitute brought in for a term" , "Alternative word" , "Quick crossword clue" , "My sonny (anag)" , "Word that can be exchanged for another" .)

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