Cryptic crossword clue
Disputes setting of 1 across 6 and 26 27 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ROWS

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The straight part
We know that "Disputes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disputes = rows.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ROWS mean?

ROWS noun
  1. A line of objects, often regularly spaced, such as seats in a theatre, vegetable plants in a garden etc.
  2. A line of entries in a table, etc., going from left to right, as opposed to a column going from top to bottom.
ROWS noun
  1. An act or instance of rowing.
  2. An exercise performed with a pulling motion of the arms towards the back.
ROWS verb
  1. To propel (a boat or other craft) over water using oars.
  2. To transport in a boat propelled with oars.
  3. To be moved by oars.
ROWS noun
  1. A noisy argument.
  2. A continual loud noise.
ROWS verb
  1. To argue noisily

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