Cryptic crossword clue
Wartime offensive a cause of radio silence? 3,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 6 letter word AIR STRIKE

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The straight part
We know that "Wartime offensive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wartime offensive = air strike.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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