Contention
Crossword Clue and Answers
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This clue in was most recently seen in the wild in Irish Independent - Simple.
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Publications
- Irish Independent - Simple - Thursday, 4 Feb 2021
- Irish Independent - Simple - Saturday, 20 Jun 2020
- Irish Independent - Simple - Saturday, 30 May 2020
Crossword Answers
4 letters
TILT
Pitching dangerously to one side
5 letters
CLAIM
Demand for something as rightful or due; "they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day"
6 letters
STRIFE
Bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
7 letters
RIVALRY
The act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
ARGUING
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
DISPUTE
Coming into conflict with
8 letters
STRUGGLE
Strenuous effort; "the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her"
CONFLICT
An open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"
ARGUMENT
A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
9 letters
ASSERTION
A declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
11 letters
DISPUTATION
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
COMPETITION
The act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
CONTROVERSY
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
12 letters
DISCEPTATION
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
CONTESTATION
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"