Mentioned earlier
The word "said" is correct and can be used in written English. It can be used to introduce a direct quotation from someone or to indicate what was stated. Example: "It is important to be kind to others," said the teacher.
"It's crazy," he said.
"Now," he said.
"Not at all," he said.
"Not yet," he said.
it said.
"They said yes".
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