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% APACHE Native American dad beset by pain (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 15, 2026
3% AMONGST Beset by anxiety about way of working (7) The Times Cryptic Jul 15, 2026
3% EMOTIVE Controversial English reason (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 11, 2026
3% FOIE ___ gras (controversial food) (4) Universal Jul 5, 2026
3% RUPERT Depression besets a much-loved bear (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 24, 2026
3% VAR Controversial ref (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 15, 2026
2% OCTAD Terriers beset by obsessive behaviour in four pairs? (5) The Times Cryptic Jul 7, 2026
2% LOLITA Controversial novel that's funny and vital uncovered (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 29, 2026
2% EIGHTYSIX Now controversial US term meaning to get rid of something (6-3) (9) The Guardian Weekend Jun 27, 2026
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