Serpent possibly bringing Xmas item? (7)
I believe the answer is:
present
'xmas item?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'serpent possibly' is the wordplay.
'possibly' indicates an anagram.
'serpent' is an anagram of 'PRESENT'.
'bringing' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for present that I've seen before include "Introduce < and compere < tense" , "A Christmas gift" , "See 12" , "Give - what's received at Christmas?" , "It is given" .)