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Seal that’s stoutest left female (6)

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attest

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(Other definitions for attest that I've seen before include "Give evidence - sounds a trial" , "Give sworn evidence" , "Vouch for" , "Demonstrate" , "Declare (that something is the case)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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