Cryptic crossword clue
Quiet broadcast or the opposite? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHOUT

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "the opposite?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the opposite? = shout.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHOUT mean?

SHOUT noun
  1. A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or animated courage.
  2. A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.
  3. A call-out for an emergency services team.
  4. A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV programme.
SHOUT verb
  1. To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
  2. To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out
  3. To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.
  4. To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.
  5. To treat with shouts or clamor.
SHOUT noun
  1. A light flat-bottomed boat used in duck-shooting.

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