The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ASSEVERATE
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More clues leading to the result ASSEVERATE
- Declare a cut in day care finally
- State judge going after buffoon and First Lady
- Declare top grade in history, having worried about studies on vacation
- State categorically – this eventually follows when a girl’s on speed
- State in US behind judge imprisoning the First Lady
- Affirm dunderhead always had snacks
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The straight part
We know that "declare" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case declare = asseverate.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ASSEVERATE mean?
ASSEVERATE verb- To declare earnestly, seriously, or positively; to affirm.