Word just in recent science fiction hit (9)

I believe the answer is:

newsflash

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'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.

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(Other definitions for newsflash that I've seen before include "Brief report" , "Bulletin" , "Dramatic announcement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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