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Do nosy types have such accents? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nasal

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This could be a double definition.

'do nosy types' is the first 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?

'have such accents?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for nasal that I've seen before include "Relating to one's hooter" , "Letter such as M or N" , "Beak's" , "adenoids" , "Part of helmet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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