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...in response (4)

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pons

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'in response' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'in response' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'PONS' can be found hidden inside 'response'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for pons that I've seen is " One providing brainy connection".)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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