Picture-based puzzle (5)

I believe the answer is:

rebus

(Other definitions for rebus that I've seen before include "Pictorial teaser" , "Puzzle consisting of pictures representing syllables and words" , "Visual pun" , "Ian Rankin's Scottish detective" , "Word puzzle with pictures and letters" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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