Debated (6)

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argued

'debated' is the definition.
('argue' can be a synonym of 'debate')

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for argued that I've seen before include "Rag due (anag.)" , "Contended or debated" , "Sought to show by reasoning" , "Disputed, opposed verbally" , "Disputed - . . . . . . the toss" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times, The Telegraph and the Evening Standard.

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