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noun • a quarrel about petty points • a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles • a young oyster or other bivalve verb • come down like raindrops • become permanently attached • strike with a sound like that of falling rain • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • engage in a brief and petty quarrel • spawn • clap one's hands together | ||||||||
| 26% | 8 | A secondary argument put forth within a larger argument | ||||||
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| 25% | 9 | A logical fallacy where an argument attacks a person's character instead of addressing their argument | ||||||
adjective satellite • appealing to personal considerations (rather than to fact or reason) | ||||||||
Hits Back In Argument Crossword Clue
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SPAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SPAT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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