Possible Clues:

• Declare something to be the truth but without proof
• Claim member's overcome by booze
• In discussion, quote some local legends
• Claim has no centre and lacks depth
• Declare to be true but without proof
• Contend this would produce a drink when legless
• Put forth
• Claim, contend
• Assert without proof everyone European has good English
• Accuse without established proof