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Answer for the clue "Mafia code of silence ", 6 letters:
omerta

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a refusal to give evidence to the police about criminal activities

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Omerta were an indie rock band from Manchester , England . The band consisted of: Aaron Starkie - lead vocals Nick Moylan - guitar , backing vocals James Ryan - bass guitar Neil Turvin - drums / percussion . Omerta combined synths , strings, bleeps and ...

Usage examples of omerta.

A Mafia don brought up to follow the steel-jacketed code of silence, omerta, is a harebrained blabbermouth next to a resident of Bowman's Ridge who's got something not to say.

Angelo Carmine looked to omerta, the Sicilian code of silence, to protect him.

Their cachet was that once upon a time they didn't talk, omertà they used to call it, the Law of Silence.