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It isn't true it comes to a moral conclusion (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fable

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This might be a double definition.

'it isn't true it' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'a moral conclusion' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'comes to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for fable that I've seen before include "Short moral story" , "there may be a moral to it" , "Aesop's story?" , "Old wives' tale" , "Myth, legend" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail.
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