Related Clues:

• "Come to think of it . . ."
• Posit aloud
• Conversation opener
• Converse
• With 27-Across, get hitched
• Opine
• 'By the way...'
• Stair-step part
• Express views
• "___ Hey" Willie Mays
• Give voice to
• Perhaps
• What many don't want to do publicly
• Make a statement
• Short address