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The Clue
Break apart (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RIVE
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Notes
The answer RIVE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
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Definition
RIVE as a verb:
1. (rend, rip, rive, pull) = tear or be torn violently; "The curtain ripped from top to bottom"; "pull the cooked chicken into strips"
2. (cleave, split, rive) = separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; "cleave the bone"