__ Horns, to Argue to the Point of Stalemate

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Treasure Island, Group 1025, Puzzle 4 (Hooks and Peglegs).

Question is: __ Horns, to Argue to the Point of Stalemate

and the answer is: LOCKING

Word Meaning:

LOCKING — gerund of lock: the act by which something is locked.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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