One who's acting out? (4)

I believe the answer is:

mime

(Other definitions for mime that I've seen before include "Act without speaking" , "Dumb-show" , "Acting dumb?" , "Job progress" , "Don't make a speech" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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