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Dicky's opposite lift-shaft? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

well

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This could be a double definition.

'dicky's opposite' is the first 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?

'lift-shaft?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for well that I've seen before include "How one might like one's steak?" , "satisfactory manner?" , "run" , "Lift-shaft" , "Waterhole; healthy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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