The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AFORESAID
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More clues leading to the result AFORESAID
- Idea so far is to change given expression earlier?
- Doctor I read of, as previously mentioned
- Mentioned earlier as help about a vocal number?
- Safe or in trouble, charity named previously
- Noted prior to supply ideas for opening of abbey
- Previously mentioned area, if so shabby, beginning to decay
- What happens when a golfball sliced? Already mentioned
- A clue for 4 mentioned previously?
- As already stated, terrible idea so far
- Already noted a warning’s given assistance
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The straight part
We know that "given expression earlier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given expression earlier = aforesaid.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 AFORESAID mean?
AFORESAID adjective- Previously stated; said or named before.