Spoke, uttered (4)
I believe the answer is:
said
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'spoke' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'uttered' is the second definition.
(saying is a kind of uttering)
(Other definitions for said that I've seen before include "Remarked" , "Stated" , "Averred" , "Expressed orally" , "Mentioned" .)