Splits apart Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 15, 2026 · 21-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 1999 and May 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 15, 2026 · 21-Across · 7 letters
CLEAVES0 of 7 letters revealed
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separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; "cleave the bone"
verb
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7 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 15, 1999.RENDS5 lettersanswer page
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