The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word VERBALISE
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The straight part
We know that "Articulate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case articulate = verbalise.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VERBALISE mean?
VERBALISE verb- To speak or to use words to express.
- (grammar) To adapt (a word of another part of speech) as a verb.