Let's say it was new in 1984 (5)

I believe the answer is:

speak

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'let's say' is the definition.
'speak' can be an answer for 'say' (synonyms). I'm not sure about the 'let's' bit.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for speak that I've seen before include "Orate" , "Converse" , "Utter words" , "express" , "Talk" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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