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Meet Edward and be articulate (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

jointed

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'be articulate' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'meet edward' is the wordplay.
'meet' becomes 'join' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'edward' becomes 'ted'.
'join'+'ted'='JOINTED'

'and' acts as a link.

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