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One involved in plot? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reader

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'one involved in plot?' 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 reader that I've seen before include "Person studying a book" , "He's immersed in a book or newspaper" , "Publisher's selector" , "University lecturer - text book" , "Peruser of text" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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