“Argumentative” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOSTILE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Argumentative”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 35 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 5, 2025 grid34AWords of retaliation8 ltrs›40AOne and the other4 ltrs›43ASauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush"5 ltrs›47AIt's perfect3 ltrs›48A"Might as well give it a shot ..."15 ltrs›51AAge at which you just learned something you should have realized before, facetiously13 ltrs›53A1944 Pacific battle site5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••HOSTILE7 ltrs
•••••••••••QUARRELSOME11 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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