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The Clue
Caused sharp divisions (9 letter answer)
The Answer
POLARIZED
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Notes
The answer POLARIZED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
POLARIZE as a verb:
1. (polarize, polarise) = cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves"
2. (polarize, polarise) = cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
3. (polarize, polarise) = become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation