Verbally spar Crossword Clue

• Debate

  New York Times · Saturday, March 21, 2026 · 5 letters

• Make a case (for)

  New York Times · Tuesday, December 30, 2025 · 5 letters

• Contest

  New York Times · Friday, July 18, 2025 · 5 letters

• Bicker

  New York Times · Tuesday, June 10, 2025 · 5 letters

• Engage in a dispute

  New York Times · Tuesday, December 17, 2024 · 5 letters

• State in debate

  New York Times · Thursday, February 15, 2024 · 5 letters

• Lock horns

  New York Times · Friday, January 26, 2024 · 5 letters

• Quibble

  New York Times · Thursday, February 2, 2023 · 5 letters

• Present a case at the Supreme Court, say

  New York Times · Monday, September 12, 2022 · 5 letters

• Have a fight

  New York Times · Wednesday, October 20, 2021 · 5 letters

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• 43-Down Leather punch
• 44-Down Share with one's followers, in a way
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