Cryptic crossword clue
Bad gent and I get into trouble arguing? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DEBATING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
D
E
B
A
T
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "arguing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arguing = debating.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DEBATING mean?

DEBATING verb
  1. To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
  2. To fight.
  3. To engage in combat for; to strive for.
  4. To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide
DEBATING noun
  1. The act of taking part in a debate.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations