Mentioned earlier
The word 'said' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when you are quoting someone or to introduce a quote. For example: John said, "I am going to the store.".
"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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