Crossword Genius

Mother is silent (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mum

This clue is a double definition.

'mother' is the first definition.
(informal term for mother)

'silent' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'is' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for mum that I've seen before include "Silence" , "Keep quiet, mother" , "Woman who's delivered" , "old lady" , "Informal palindromic mother" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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