What does the cryptic crossword clue "One's obliged by old townsperson to be silent (5)" mean?

The definition is "silent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TA (synonym="obliged") + CIT (synonym="old townsperson") = TACIT; definition: "silent" The answer is TACIT.

One's obliged by old townsperson to be silent (5)

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