Controversial, base pretext? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMOTIVE Controversial, base pretext? (7) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 23, 2023
6% HOTPOTATO Controversial issue (9) Wall Street Journal Jan 13, 2026
6% GUISE Men discussed pretext (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 28, 2025
5% TARO Poi base (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 31, 2026
5% MESS Base meal (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 29, 2026
5% CALI Controversial nickname for the Golden State (4) Universal Jan 25, 2026
5% OCTAL Base eight (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 24, 2026
5% HALLE The ____, Manchester-based orchestra (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 22, 2026
5% STIRS ___ the pot (causes controversy) (5) USA Today Jan 21, 2026
5% MAYONNAISE Thousand Island base (10) LA Times Daily Jan 21, 2026

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