Strength of character to do this crossword a second time? (7)
I believe the answer is:
resolve
'strength of character to do this crossword a second time?' 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?
'crossword a second time?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'crossword' could be 'solve' (I have seen 'Complete crossword' mean 'solve' so perhaps 'crossword' could also mean 'solve') and 'solve' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 're' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for resolve that I've seen before include "Determine firmly" , "Willpower" , "Fix" , "Settle, conclude" , "find an answer" .)