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Pull left, finding drone (5)

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I believe the answer is:

drawl

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

'pull left' is the wordplay.
'pull' becomes 'draw' (synonyms).
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'draw'+'l'='DRAWL'

'finding' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for drawl that I've seen before include "Speak with lengthy vowel sounds" , "Slow speech with prolonged vowels" , "Accent with slow and lazy delivery" , "Jimmy Stewart spoke with one" , "Speak slowly with long vowels sounds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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