Cryptic crossword clue
Small, quiet Liberal speaks and chokes

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

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

SPLUTTERS verb
  1. To sputter.
  2. To spray droplets of saliva from the mouth while speaking.
  3. To speak hurriedly and confusedly.
  4. To perform to a substandard level.

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