Clues for the word "CONTENTION"
We've had 8 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 9 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on February 07, 2025.
Definition of contention
- n. - A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.
- n. - Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention.
- n. - Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.
- n. - A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion or strife; a position taken or contended for.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 07, 2025
- Daily American - October 10, 2024
- Daily American - October 10, 2022
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - January 18, 2018
- USA Today - August 05, 2016
- Netword - September 13, 2015
- Guardian Prize - March 23, 2013
- New York Times - April 22, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - March 19, 2007