Word just in recent science fiction hit (9)
I believe the answer is:
newsflash
'word just' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'recent science fiction hit' is the wordplay.
'recent' becomes 'new' (similar in meaning).
'science fiction' becomes 'SF' (abbreviation).
'hit' becomes 'lash' (I've seen this before).
'new'+'sf'+'lash'='NEWSFLASH'
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for newsflash that I've seen before include "Brief report" , "Bulletin" , "Dramatic announcement" .)