Crossword clue
“Factional rift”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SCHISMLetters6
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Factional rift” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 17, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with M, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Factional rift” clue?+
The answer is SCHISM (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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