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Argues again, then rests ears, maybe (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reasserts

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'argues again' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'then rests ears maybe' is the wordplay.
'then' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'maybe' is an anagram indicator.
'rests' next to 'ears' is 'restsears'.
'restsears' is an anagram of 'REASSERTS'.

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