Cryptic crossword clue
Races after admiral, oddly wanting to make speeches 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DIATRIBES

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The straight part
We know that "speeches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case speeches = diatribes.
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 DIATRIBES mean?

DIATRIBES noun
  1. An abusive, bitter, attack or criticism: denunciation.
  2. A prolonged discourse.
  3. A speech or writing which bitterly denounces something.

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