Cryptic crossword clue
But this pantomime may not be senseless 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word DUMB SHOW

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What does DUMB SHOW mean?

DUMB SHOW noun
  1. A performance during which the players do not speak; mime.
  2. The use of gesture in an attempt to convey meaning.

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