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Serpent possibly bringing Xmas item? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

present

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'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.

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(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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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