Said something about part needed for wheel (5)

I believe the answer is:

spoke

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'said something' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for spoke that I've seen before include "Said something" , "addressed" , "Rung" , "gave a lecture" , "Talked" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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