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Bit of dope? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

fact

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'dope?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'bit' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'bit' could be 'act' (synonyms) and 'act' is located in the answer.
A single letter 'f' remains which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for fact that I've seen before include "Statement of verifiable information" , "Verifiable truth" , "Undisputed truth" , "True statement" , "An indisputable truth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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