Mere rhetoric, in a manner of speaking, from Free and The Script (5,5)
I believe the answer is:
empty words
'mere rhetoric' is the definition.
'empty words' can be an answer for 'rhetoric' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'mere' bit.
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and The Irish Times.
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