What is the answer to "Silences" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Silences" is MUTES (5 letters).

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Silences USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 27, 2026 puzzle

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MUTES

5 letters · Down · last seen September 27, 2026

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