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One prompts backward solicitor: speak! (4,2,3)

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spit it out

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'speak' is the definition.
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'one prompts backward solicitor' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'I' (Roman numeral).
'prompts' becomes 'tips' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'backward' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'solicitor' becomes 'tout' (someone who solicits business).
'i'+'tips'='itips'
'itips' backwards is 'spiti'.
'spiti'+'tout'='SPIT IT OUT'

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(Other definitions for spit it out that I've seen before include "Come on, say what you think - expectorate" , "Say what one has to say" , "Say it quickly - even expectorate" , "Come on, say what's on your mind - expectorate if you wish" , "Go on!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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