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Kept nice spot semi uncovered always for magnum opus (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

epic poem

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'opus' 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 epic poem that I've seen before include "Long verse" , "E.g. the Iliad, Paradise Lost" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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