Assert Crossword Clue

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Assert Crossword Answer

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AVOW

(4 letters)

STATE

(5 letters)

DECLARE

(7 letters)

AVER

(4 letters)

ALLEGE

(6 letters)

MAINTAIN

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a demand especially in the phrase
2. an established or recognized right
(verb)
1. lay claim to; as of an idea
2. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs

Hint 2: Clue Definition

ASSERT (verb)
1. state categorically
2. insist on having one’s opinions and rights recognized

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AVOW
(4 letters)
STATE
(5 letters)
DECLARE
(7 letters)
AVER
(4 letters)
ALLEGE
(6 letters)
MAINTAIN
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MALIC

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