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"speak" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often say (3 letters).
Definitions
To use words aloud or express something in speech.
Used in a sentence
“I was so surprised I couldn't speak.”
“You're speaking too fast.”
“It's been ages since we've spoken.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Use words aloud”5 letters
02“Say words aloud”5 letters
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