Cryptic crossword clue
Silent gesture from vessel carrying doctor in America 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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The straight part
We know that "Silent gesture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case silent gesture = dumb show.
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 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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