Crossword Genius

Training expert in silence, perhaps (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

peace

'silence perhaps' is the definition.
(silence is a peaceful state)

'training expert' is the wordplay.
'training' becomes 'PE' (Physical Education).
'expert' becomes 'ace' (ace can informally mean very good).
'pe'+'ace'='PEACE'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for peace that I've seen before include "Quiet - lack of warfare" , "[STILLNESS]" , "still?" , "Repose, tranquillity" , "Absence of conflict" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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