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Cavil Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is QUIBBLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: QUIBBLE

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We think the answer is "QUIBBLE" which means:

    noun
  • • An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
  • verb
  • • Evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
  • • Argue over petty things

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Their disagreement was just a petty quibble."
  • • "He always finds some quibble to argue about."

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Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick30 Apr 2024 Across 9
New York Times10 Sep 2021 Down 40
The Guardian Quick12 May 2021 Down 13
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