Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_72 (silver INTEGER, gold VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the maximum number of silvers for a country with fewer than 12 golds and a total less than 8?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(silver) FROM table_name_72 WHERE gold < 12 AND total < 8