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The Clue

Pantomime of a sort (7 letter answer)

The Answer

CHARADE

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Notes

The answer CHARADE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.

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It may involve finger-pointing

Definition

CHARADE as a noun:

1. (parody, lampoon, spoof, sendup, mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, charade, pasquinade, put-on) = a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way
2. a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades