Cryptic crossword clue
Preferred it over obscure quibble about details 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "quibble about details" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quibble about details = pettifog.
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What does PETTIFOG mean?

PETTIFOG verb
  1. To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.
  2. To do a petty business as a lawyer, or carry out law business in a petty or tricky way.

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