Crossword Genius

Admits being silent at sea (4,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lets in

'admits' is the definition.
('let in' can be a synonym of 'admit')

'silent at sea' is the wordplay.
'at sea' is an anagram indicator.
'silent' anagrammed gives 'LETS IN'.

'being' is the link.

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