The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ORAL
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
O
R
A
L
More clues leading to the result ORAL
- Said to come from Aurora Leigh
- Showing heart repeatedly, work pal's spoken
- Examination of the mouth
- Examination for all? Not entirely
- Ring opposing sides about a test
- Characters entering for a Latin exam
- Exam some scholar once rejected
- See about getting artist involved in examination
- Examination of gold and aluminium
- Not knowing right from wrong, losing a mark for exam
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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 = oral.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 ORAL mean?
ORAL noun- A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.
- A physical examination of the mouth.
- Oral sex.
- Relating to the mouth.
- Spoken rather than written.