Crossword Genius

Row D is located next to E (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dispute

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'row' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'd is located next to e' is the wordplay.
'located next' becomes 'put' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'd'+'is'+'put'+'e'='DISPUTE'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for dispute that I've seen before include "Disagree or challenge" , "Question or deny accuracy or validity" , "conflict" , "Argue about (something)" , "Quarrel over rights" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app