Answer:

argues

Answer	Crossword Clue
ARGUES	Debates
ARGUES	Makes one's case
ARGUES	Makes a case

ARGUES	Pleads in court
ARGUES	Squabbles
ARGUES	Wrangles
ARGUES	States one's case
ARGUES	Bickers
ARGUES	Pleads a case
ARGUES	Engages in debate
ARGUES	Squabbles (with)

ARGUES	Pleads a case.
ARGUES	Has words.
ARGUES	Polemicizes.
ARGUES	Debates.
ARGUES	Contends
ARGUES	Makes a point
ARGUES	Maintains
ARGUES	Contests a case

ARGUES	Has words (with)
ARGUES	Doesn't let the issue die
ARGUES	Gives a line of reasoning
ARGUES	Defends one's side
ARGUES	Puts forth, as a case
ARGUES	Disputes
ARGUES	Has a war of words
ARGUES	Contests

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.