Said having me around gives confidence (4)

I believe the answer is:

oral

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'said' is the definition.
(both can mean spoken)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for oral that I've seen before include "Relating to the mouth - exam" , "Verbal" , "Said - form of test" , "Type of examination" , "Related to the mouth" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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