Dramatic episode is witnessed we hear (5)

I believe the answer is:

scene

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'dramatic episode' is the definition.
'scene' can be an answer for 'episode' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'dramatic' bit.

'witnessed we hear' is the wordplay.
'witnessed' becomes 'seen' (similar in meaning).
'we hear' shows a homophone (sound like).
'seen' is a homophone of 'SCENE'.

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for scene that I've seen before include "View, sight" , "Section of a stage work" , "Division of a play" , "Location; outburst" , "site" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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