The Clue
Contentious (8 letter answer)
The Answer
MILITANT
Tags
Notes
The answer MILITANT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
MILITANT as a noun:
1. (militant, activist) = a militant reformer
MILITANT as an adjective:
1. (militant, hawkish, warlike) = disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies"
2. (competitive, militant) = showing a fighting disposition; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"
3. (belligerent, fighting, militant, war-ridden, warring) = engaged in war; "belligerent (or warring) nations"; "a fighting war"