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Such relief can bring a smile (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

comic

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This clue could be a double definition.

'such relief can' is the first 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?

'a smile' is the second 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?

'bring' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for comic that I've seen before include "magazine for kids" , "Children's periodical" , "Raising mirth" , "Professional funny person" , "Stand-up possibly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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