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Cavil Crossword Clue
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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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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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