Contention Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	noun • lack of agreement or harmony • bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
	96%	4		Exact Match!
	noun • a noisy fight verb • wear away by rubbing • cause friction
	95%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) verb • argue with one another • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue • have an argument about something

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick17 Jun 2008	Across 15
The Guardian Quick21 Jul 2005	Down 15
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