Those pulled out for the best results? (5)
I believe the answer is:
stops
'results?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'those pulled out for the best' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'best' could be 'tops' and 'tops' is found within the answer.
A single letter 's' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stops that I've seen before include "Ends" , "Discontinues" , "Halts" , "Ceases" , "Prevents" .)