Clues for the word "ALTERCATION"
We've had 19 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on February 26, 2025.
Definition of altercation
- n. - Warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest.
Referring Clues
- Scene
- Quarrel
- Argument
- Noisy quarrel
- Clash with Conservative entering amendment
- Cent in change causes dispute
- Adjustment is required to circumvent many a dispute
- Squabble
- Dispute about key change
- Rattle a coin (anag) - row
- Foolish action later generates controversy
- Row for a change about Conservative leader
- Dispute
- Change involving chapter results in an argument
- Change involving centigrade results in an argument
- Formula for action bringing dissension
- Dispute caused by cent included in change
- Noisy disagreement
- Punny summary of the battle between editor and writer seen in 17-, 24-, 35- and 46-Across?
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - February 26, 2025
- New York Times - October 17, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - February 26, 2023
- New York Times - February 13, 2022
- Guardian Cryptic - January 13, 2017
- Guardian Speedy - October 30, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - September 09, 2013
- Guardian Quick - April 07, 2013
- Guardian Everyman - August 19, 2012
- Guardian Quick - October 01, 2011
- Washington Post - September 16, 2010
- Guardian Prize - March 27, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - September 11, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - December 31, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - February 20, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - April 26, 2002
- Guardian Cryptic - April 11, 2001