Mute (4)
'mute' is the definition.
(I know that mute can be written as silent)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for silent that I've seen before include "the moderate majority?" , "Strange and astonishing thing" , "Quiet -- 13 (anag)" , "Soundless" , "Unspeaking" .)
'mute' is the definition.
(I know that mute can be written as dumb)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for dumb that I've seen before include "Incapable of speech" , "Struck with amazement" , "Voiceless" , "Stupid; unable to speak" , "Mute" .)