The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BEEFS
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Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "arguments" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arguments = beefs.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BEEFS mean?
BEEFS noun- The meat from a cow, bull or other bovine.
- (plural: beefs) A grudge; dislike (of something or someone); lack of faith or trust (in something or someone); a reason for a dislike or grudge. (often + with)
- To complain.
- To add weight or strength to; to beef up.
- To fart; break wind.
- To feud or hold a grudge against.
- To cry
- To fail or mess up.