Serious break in relations Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 11, 2020 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 11, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 11, 2020 · 24-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"
noun
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