"Them's fighting words!" Crossword Clue

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"Them's fighting words!" Crossword Answer

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ENGARDE

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ITSON

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

WORDS (noun)
1. an angry dispute
2. words making up the dialogue of a play
FIGHTING (adjective)
1. engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
FIGHTING (noun)
1. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

ENGARDE
(7 letters)
ITSON
(5 letters)

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