Jerrys Turned Up Beating This Chap With Specious Argument Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	38%	7		Specious argument
3	38%	9		Work record brought into smart but specious argument

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We think the answer is "SOPHIST" which means:

noun

• Someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
• Any of a group of greek philosophers and teachers in the 5th century bc who speculated on a wide range of subjects

An example sentence would be:

• "The sophist was known for his persuasive arguments."
• "Many people considered him to be a cunning sophist."

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The Guardian Cryptic26 Apr 2016	Down 7
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