| 100% | TUBER | 5 | Disprove, as an opponent’s argument in a debate |
| 55% | RAZZ | 4 | Tease playfully, as an opponent in a game (rhymes with "Jazz") |
| 47% | CON | 3 | Pro's opponent in a debate |
| 47% | PRO | 3 | Con's opponent, in a debate |
| 47% | CON | 3 | Pro's opponent, in a debate |
| 47% | REBUT | 5 | Disprove, as an argument |
| 46% | BTW | 3 | As an aside, in a text |
| 45% | APEAK | 5 | In a vertical position, as an anchor |
| 45% | PRO | 3 | Opponent of "con" in a debate |
| 45% | REFUTER | 7 | Opponent in an argument |
| 44% | SIDE | 4 | A viewpoint in an argument |
| 43% | PADS | 4 | Fudges, in a way, as an expense report |
| 43% | PARRY | 5 | Deflect, as an opponent's sword |
| 43% | ANTI | 4 | "Pro" opponent in a debate |
| 43% | NIELS | 5 | Albert’s opponent in a long-standing scientific debate |
| 43% | HIRE | 4 | Put in a position, as an editor or manager |
| 43% | THREWON | 7 | Donned in a hurry, as an outfit (2 wds.) |
| 43% | HOLE | 4 | A flaw or weakness in an argument |
| 43% | EMBROIL | 7 | Involve, as in an argument |
| 43% | OWN | 3 | Dominate, as in an argument |
| 42% | DEFEAT | 6 | To beat an opponent; a loss in a sporting event |
| 42% | RED | 3 | ___ currants, berries used as an ingredient in a classic trifle |
| 42% | SALIENCE | 8 | Importance, as points in an argument |
| 42% | YIELD | 5 | Concede a point in an argument |
| 42% | SHERRY | 6 | Type of wine used as an ingredient in a classic trifle |
| 41% | ADDUCED | 7 | Brought up as evidence in an argument |
| 41% | SIDE | 4 | Point of view, as in an argument |
| 41% | DANIELRADCLIFFE | 15 | As a 16-year-old actor, youngest nonroyal with an individual portrait in Britain's National Portrait Gallery |
| 41% | ENCLOSE | 7 | Include in an envelope, as a check |
| 41% | ATTACH | 6 | Include, as a file in an email |