A link for G&S? (9)

I believe the answer is:

ampersand

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'a link' 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?

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(Other definitions for ampersand that I've seen before include "Pens drama using &" , "Union character" , "Symbol for 'and'" , "Man spared (anag.)" , "Character representing "and"" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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