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As capital might be gripped by congestion, I cycle (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ionic

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

'gripped by congestion i cycle' is the wordplay.
'gripped by' indicates a hidden word.
'IONIC' can be found hidden inside 'congestion i cycle'.

'might be' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ionic that I've seen before include "Classic form of dialect" , "Like a type of column with scrolled capitals" , "Greek tongue" , "A classical order of architecture" , "Old Greek" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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