What is the answer to "Have an intellectual battle (with)" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Have an intellectual battle (with)" is MATCHWITS (9 letters).

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Have an intellectual battle (with) WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 8, 2026 puzzle

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MATCHWITS

9 letters · Down · last seen July 8, 2026

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