Cryptic crossword clue
Quietly urged daughter to leave show

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "show" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case show = prove.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PROVE mean?

PROVE verb
  1. To proofread.
  2. To make resistant, especially to water.
  3. To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
  4. To test the activeness of yeast.
PROVE noun
  1. The process of dough proofing.
PROVE verb
  1. To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
  2. To turn out; to manifest.
  3. To turn out to be.
  4. To put to the test, to make trial of.
  5. To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.
  6. To experience.
  7. To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.
PROVE verb
  1. To proofread.
  2. To make resistant, especially to water.
  3. To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
  4. To test the activeness of yeast.
PROVE verb
  1. To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
  2. To turn out; to manifest.
  3. To turn out to be.
  4. To put to the test, to make trial of.
  5. To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.
  6. To experience.
  7. To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.

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