Cryptic crossword clue
Bitter speeches an encouragement to audience, accompanied by illustrations 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PHILIPPICS

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The straight part
We know that "Bitter speeches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bitter speeches = philippics.
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What does PHILIPPICS mean?

PHILIPPICS noun
  1. Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
  2. (by extension) Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.

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