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Make fun disc of flower shows (5)

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I believe the answer is:

scoff

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'make fun' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'disc of flower shows' is the wordplay.
'shows' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'SCOFF' can be found hidden inside 'disc of flower'.

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(Other definitions for scoff that I've seen before include "turtle soup for example?" , "Devour (informal)" , "Jeer; eat greedily" , "Eat like a pig" , "Ridicule - guzzle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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