Cryptic crossword clue
Silence in animated film with pantomime 8

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

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Buddy explains!

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What does DUMBSHOW mean?

DUMBSHOW 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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