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Contends Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ALLEGES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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97%7Exact Match!
verb

• report or maintain

96%6Exact Match!
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

95%5Exact Match!
verb

• report or maintain

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

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