"I __ you'd say that" (4)

I believe the answer is:

knew

(Other definitions for knew that I've seen before include "Was cognisant or aware of" , "Was familiar with" , "Recognised" , "Had learnt; sounds like modern" , "Distinguished" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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