Cryptic crossword clue
Covering first of speeches, disseminination of bilge also extends around the world 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "extends around the world" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extends around the world = globalises.
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 GLOBALISES mean?

GLOBALISES verb
  1. To make something global in scope

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