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Babyish piece of mimicry (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cry

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

'mimicry' is the wordplay.
'CRY' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for cry that I've seen before include "Don't . . . over spilt milk" , "Sob or shout" , "Blubber" , "Shed tears" , "Call" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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