Some speak in tongues to stay connected

I believe the answer is:

akin

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'connected' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'some speak in tongues' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'AKIN' can be found hidden inside 'speak in tongues'.

'to stay' is the link.
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(Other definitions for akin that I've seen before include "Similar, like" , "Close" , "not totally similar" , "Related or similiar" , "Related by blood" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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