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Just say the word (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mention

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This might be a double definition.

'just say' is the first definition.
'mention' can be an answer for 'say' (mentioning is a kind of saying). I'm not certain of the 'just' bit.

'the word' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for mention that I've seen before include "state" , "Passing reference" , "Allude to" , "Briefly refer to (something)" , "Speak of - refer to" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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