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What's the subject of groan from hatemonger? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

theme

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This clue might be a double definition.

'what's the subject' is the first definition.
('theme' can be a synonym of 'subject')

'groan from hatemonger?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for theme that I've seen before include "Pervading idea in art" , "Topic; melody" , "Topic, leitmotif" , "[(type of) PARK]" , "Musical idea; topic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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