The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ORATES
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More clues leading to the result ORATES
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Speaks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case speaks = orates.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 ORATES mean?
ORATES verb- To speak formally; to give a speech.
- To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.