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All answers having "Asserted" as clue:

4 Character Answers:

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SAID



6 Character Answers:

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AVOWED

STATED



7 Character Answers:

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ALLEGED

AVERRED

CLAIMED



8 Character Answers:

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DECLARED

PERMEATE



9 Character Answers:

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CONTENDED



10 Character Answers:

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MAINTAINED