Cryptic crossword clue
Vocal argument about the French staying silent 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "staying silent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case staying silent = wordless.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WORDLESS mean?

WORDLESS adjective
  1. Conveyed without the use of words; unspoken or unsaid.
  2. Unable or unwilling to speak; dumb, silent or inarticulate.

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