Cryptic crossword clue
“Compile? It’s easy!” He’s looking for an argument

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word POLEMICIST

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What does POLEMICIST mean?

POLEMICIST noun
  1. A person who writes polemics
  2. A person who puts forward controversial views

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