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Some series actors turn up in a courtroom drama (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

case

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'a courtroom drama' 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?

'some series actors turn up' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'turn up' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'esac' is hidden within 'series actors'.
'esac' reversed gives 'CASE'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for case that I've seen before include "proceedings" , "Patient - luggage" , "Wine buyer's quantity - dative, for example" , "Box of twelve bottles of wine" , "A proceeding in a court of law" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and The Irish Times.
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