Cryptic crossword clue
Wow! Hold up speech as endorsement 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CORROBORATION

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

CORROBORATION noun
  1. The act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation
  2. That which corroborates.

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