The Clue
Contend (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ASSERT
Tags
Notes
The answer ASSERT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
Related Clues
Aver
Declare
Express
Hold
Maintain
Posit
Postulate
Predicate
Say
State
Voice
Declare with assurance
Declare firmly
Put forward
Say forcefully
State with conviction
State forcefully
State positively
State strongly
Defend, as one's rights
Not just hypothesize
State one's mind
Definition
ASSERT as a verb:
1. (assert, asseverate, maintain) = state categorically
2. (affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear) = to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
3. (assert, put forward) = insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized; "Women should assert themselves more!"
4. (insist, assert) = assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society"