Uncle Tom's place (5)
I believe the answer is:
cabin
This clue could be a double definition.
'uncle' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.
'tom's place' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with contact as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cabin that I've seen before include "Railway signal box" , "class at sea?" , "Small room on a ship" , "One's own room aboard" , "Small wooden shelter" .)