Cryptic crossword clue
Don’t say a word – liquid silver dries up 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SHRIVELS

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The straight part
We know that "dries up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dries up = shrivels.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHRIVELS mean?

SHRIVELS verb
  1. To collapse inward; to crumble.
  2. To become wrinkled.
  3. To draw into wrinkles.

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