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You're asking for it! (6)

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This could be a double definition.

'you're asking' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'it' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for answer that I've seen before include "Response - solution" , "Be satisfactory" , "It could give you a" , "Reply or solution" , "Solution (to problem)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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