Quiet voice is closer (7)

From Times Cryptic 29576, 2D —

2D — Quiet voice is closer (7)SHUTTER

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'closer' — A plain synonym for the answer sits at one end of the clue — which end reads as a single word meaning the same thing?
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Quiet' → SH
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'voice' → UTTER
  • Assembly
    SH + UTTER = SHUTTER

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