The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ARGUES
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What does ARGUES mean?
ARGUES verb- To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
- To debate, disagree or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.
- To have an argument, a quarrel.
- To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).
- To prove.
- To accuse.