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The Clue

Spinoff group (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SECT

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Notes

The answer SECT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

Related Clues

Branch
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Denomination
Faction
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Cainites, e.g.
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Cult's cousin
Friends, e.g.
Fringe group
Product of a schism
Religious body
Religious group
Religious offshoot
Schismatic group
Shia, e.g.
Shiites or Sunnis
Small denomination
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Divergent doctrine developer
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Split-off group
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Topic in a world religions course

Definition

SECT as a noun:

1. (sect, religious sect, religious order) = a subdivision of a larger religious group
2. (faction, sect) = a dissenting clique