Last words somewhat difficult? I'm a taskmaster (8)
I believe the answer is:
ultimata
'last words' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'somewhat difficult? i'm a taskmaster' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'ULTIMATA' is hidden within 'difficult im a taskmaster'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ultimata that I've seen before include "Final demands" , "Final offers" , "Last offers" .)