Beset by controversy Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Beset by controversy . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EMBATTLED.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMBATTLED Beset by controversy (9)
3% ADAGIO A soldier beset by trouble slowly (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 1, 2025
3% SURPRISEWITNESS Court controversy, perhaps? (15) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 12, 2025
3% EDGY Controversial for the sake of being controversial (4)
3% GINUP Manufacture, as a controversy (5)
2% RIYADH Saudi capital that hosted a controversial comedy festival (6) The Atlantic Oct 14, 2025
2% HOTPOTATO Controversial issue animated King Edward, possibly (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 30, 2025
2% ACHILLES Greek who went for a dip sick, beset by pains (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 24, 2025
2% FOETUS Trade union beset by enemies, one needing Labour in due course (6) The Times Cryptic Sep 23, 2025
2% AGOUTI South American resident beset by mega gout inflammation (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 17, 2025
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