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Would rum be a tasty source of rhythm? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drumbeat

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'rhythm?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'would rum be a tasty source' is the wordplay.
'would' becomes 'd' (I've seen this in other clues).
'source' suggests taking the first letters (source can mean a beginning or origin).
The initial letter of 'tasty' is 't'.
'd'+'rum'+'be'+'a'+'t'='DRUMBEAT'

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for drumbeat that I've seen before include "tattoo!" , "Sound of common percussion instrument" , "Thumping" , "rhythmic sound!" , "Rataplan" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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