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Specious Arguer Crossword Clue

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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

33%6 A belligerent arguer may grab them
noun

• lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar

33%3 "__ who?" (arguer's retort)
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