Say a few words to The Weather Channel that needs no introduction (5)

I believe the answer is:

utter

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

(Other definitions for utter that I've seen before include "Say - complete" , "Speak; completely" , "Dead" , "Sheer" , "Put into words" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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