A heated dispute is an intense argument or disagreement between two or more parties. It can involve a lot of emotion and can be difficult to resolve. In this crossword, the term 'heated dispute' is represented by three words: CONTROVERSY (11 letters), RHUBARB (7 letters) and SETTO (5 letters). CONTROVERSY is a strong disagreement between two or more people, often involving a public debate. RHUBARB is a slang term for an argument or quarrel, usually one that is loud and heated. Finally, setto is an Italian word meaning a heated argument or dispute.