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Answer for the clue "Member of political party spilling the beans but not initially making false claims ", 9 letters:
libelling

Word definitions for libelling in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Libel \Li"bel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Libeled (-b[e^]ld) or Libelled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Libeling or Libelling .] To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon. Some wicked wits have libeled all ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of libel English)

Usage examples of libelling.

Parliament issued a warrant for Defoe’s arrest on a charge of libelling the high fliers by making them out to be bloodthirsty maniacs.

Defoe was thrown into prison, and although he obtained his freedom, he was soon back in jail again on a charge of libelling the Earl of Anglesey.