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The Clue
Sever ties, as with a group (12 letter answer)
The Answer
DISASSOCIATE
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Notes
The answer DISASSOCIATE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DISASSOCIATE as a verb:
1. (disassociate, dissociate, divorce, disunite, disjoint) = part; cease or break association with; "She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president"