| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| aphorise | to utter aphorisms; write or speak in aphorisms |
| aphorize | to utter aphorisms; write or speak in aphorisms |
| answer | to speak, write, or act in response |
| bloviate | to speak or write in a pompous manner. |
| expatiate | to speak or write about in great detail |
| expatiating | EXPATIATE, to speak or write about in great detail |
| expatiates | EXPATIATE, to speak or write about in great detail |
| expatiated | EXPATIATE, to speak or write about in great detail |
| defending | Speak or write in favor of (an action or person); attempt to justify |
| defends | Speak or write in favor of (an action or person); attempt to justify |
| defended | Speak or write in favor of (an action or person); attempt to justify |
| defend | Speak or write in favor of (an action or person); attempt to justify |
