The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MOOTED
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What does MOOTED mean?
MOOTED verb- To bring up as a subject for debate, to propose.
- To discuss or debate.
- To make or declare irrelevant.
- To argue or plead in a supposed case.
- To talk or speak.
- To say, utter, also insinuate.
- To take root and begin to grow.
- To turn up soil or dig up roots, especially an animal with the snout.
- Made, or proven to be, moot.