Absurd play features Romeo brought inside (5)

I believe the answer is:

farce

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'absurd play' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'features romeo brought inside' is the wordplay.
'features' becomes 'face'.
'romeo' becomes 'R' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'brought inside' indicates putting letters inside.
'face' enclosing 'r' is 'FARCE'.

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(Other definitions for farce that I've seen before include "Burlesque" , "Travesty" , "Broad comedy" , "Comedy of high improbability" , "Humorous play; shambolic event" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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