Con's opposite Crossword Clue

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PROS

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. an athlete who plays for pay
2. an argument in favor of a proposal

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OPPOSITE (adverb)
1. directly facing each other
OPPOSITE (adjective)
1. characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
2. of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem
OPPOSITE (noun)
1. a contestant that you are matched against
2. a relation of direct opposition
CON (verb)
1. commit to memory; learn by heart
2. deprive of by deceit
CON (noun)
1. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
2. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PROS
(4 letters)

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