Argue amicably (4)

I believe the answer is:

spar

(Other definitions for spar that I've seen before include "dispute" , "Wooden pole -- box" , "Stout pole, nautically" , "Box in training - nautical pole" , "Box (lightly) - fight (verbally)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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