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Comical side seems missing from summerhouse (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

humour

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'comical side' 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 humour that I've seen before include "State of mind; comply with the whims of (someone)" , "Give way to someone's wishes - it's funny" , "jokes!" , "Gratify by compliance" , "Quality of funniness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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