"___ disagree"

BUTI

Think of a word that often introduces an opposing idea in conversation.

The clue is a fill-in-the-blank phrase where the missing word turns "disagree" into a common expression. "But I disagree" is a natural way to start a counterargument, so the answer is "BUTI"—a playful split of "but I" to fit the blank. The wordplay relies on the phrase sounding complete when read aloud, even though the answer itself isn’t a standalone word. It’s a straightforward charade-style clue where the answer slots into the gap to form a familiar sentence.