The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SCHISM , but the solution may also be DIVORCE which is one of the most recent solution (2018 in LA Times).
Formal split crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SCHISM | 50 % | 6 |
| DIVORCE | 50 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Formal split
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- schism
- break
- channel
- clas
- division
- divorce
- divorced
- leave
- secession
- clause
- instant
- official
Crossword Answer definitions
SCHISM noun- A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
- A formal division or split within a religious body.
- A split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SCHISM
- Doctrinal division
- Rift
- Church split
- Separation into factions
- Separation
- Division
- Sect
- Vast separation
- Division into mutually opposed parties
- Splinter group