The Clue
Charade (4 letter answer)
The Answer
MIME
Tags
Notes
The answer MIME is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
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Definition
MIME as a noun:
1. (mime, mimer, mummer, pantomimer, pantomimist) = an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
2. (mime, pantomime, dumb show) = a performance using gestures and body movements without words
MIME as a verb:
1. (mimic, mime) = imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect; "The actor mimicked the President very accurately"
2. (mime, pantomime) = act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only; "The acting students mimed eating an apple"