Cryptic crossword clue
Queen to make a speech, having sufficient number in attendance 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word QUORATE

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The straight part
We know that "having sufficient number in attendance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having sufficient number in attendance = quorate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does QUORATE mean?

QUORATE noun
  1. A quorum
QUORATE adjective
  1. Having a quorum

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