The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SCHISM , but the solution may also be GAP which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Separation crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SCHISM | 29 % | 6 |
| GAP | 21 % | 3 |
| RIFT | 14 % | 4 |
| SUNDERANCE | 7 % | 10 |
| DISUNION | 7 % | 8 |
| BREAKAWAY | 7 % | 9 |
| DISTANCE | 7 % | 8 |
| PARTING | 7 % | 7 |
Why may GAP be the right solution?
The answer to "Separation" is "GAP" because a gap refers to a space or break between two things, indicating a separation.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Separation
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- detachment
- breakup
- interval
- disjunction
- dissociation
- disassociation
- disconnection
- severance
- decoupling
- disconnect
- dislocation
- disengagement
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
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
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
More clues leading to the result GAP
- Hiatus
- Letterman dental feature
- Opening
- Cumberland, e.g.
- Discontinuity
- Letterman's dental feature
- Space in the record, say
- ___ Kids
- Forever 21 rival
- Generation split
More clues leading to the result RIFT
- Break in relations
- Serious difference of opinion
- Altercation
- Fault of an earthquake
- Split
- Major falling-out
- Oculus ___ (virtual reality headset)
- Diplomatic break
- Beginning of the end, say
- Breach of friendship
More clues leading to the result SUNDERANCE
More clues leading to the result DISUNION
More clues leading to the result BREAKAWAY
- Secede from the Union, e.g.
- Secede from the Union, for example
- 1975 Garfunkel hit
- Take the lead
- Separation.
More clues leading to the result DISTANCE
- Separation
- Absence of warmth
- Quip, part 4
- Map calculation
- Space between two points
- Light-year, e.g.
- "___ lends enchantment."
- Far-away place.
- Surpass greatly.
- From here to there.