Some get a white marble to play with (3)
I believe the answer is:
taw
'play with' 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?
'some get a white marble' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'TAW' is hidden in the letters of 'get a white marble'.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for taw that I've seen before include "game of marbles" , "A large or fancy playing marble" .)