Be slow to speak (5)

I believe the answer is:

drawl

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'speak' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for drawl that I've seen before include "Accent with slow and lazy delivery" , "Speak slowly with long vowels sounds" , "Speak slowly and lazily" , "Slow, protracted way of speaking" , "Speak slowly and protractedly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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