Crossword Genius

Quiet game, golf -- show indifference (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shrug

'show indifference' is the definition.
(a shrug can indicate indifference)

'quiet game golf' is the wordplay.
'quiet' becomes 'sh' (both can be said to tell someone to be quiet).
'game' becomes 'RU' (rugby union).
'golf' becomes 'g' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'sh'+'ru'+'g'='SHRUG'

(Other definitions for shrug that I've seen before include "Dismissive movement of shoulders" , "Affect indifference" , "Body language indicating indifference or resignation" , "Express indifference" , "Expressive shoulder movement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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