The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word UTTERED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result UTTERED
- Spoke, and mumbled, without mumbling at first
- How bread may appear cut initially, it’s said
- Said a word or two – indistinctly, but not for starters
- Said to have issued currency
- Complete limited edition, it’s said
- Back in Germany, the French and you spoke?
- Hesitated after getting stumped out and declared
- As toast may be without starter, it’s said
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The straight part
We know that "said" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case said = uttered.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 UTTERED mean?
UTTERED verb- To produce (speech or other sounds) with one's voice.
- To reveal or express (an idea, thought, desire, etc.) with speech.
- To produce (a noise) (of an inanimate object).
- To spit or blow (something) out of one's mouth.
- To emit or give off (breath).
- To shed (a tear or tears).
- To offer (something) for sale; to sell.
- To put (currency) into circulation.
- To show (something that has been hidden); to reveal the identity of (someone).
- To send or put (something) out.