The Clue
Split (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CLEFT
Tags
Notes
The answer CLEFT is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.
Related Clues
Crevice
Divided
Fissure
Indentation
Chin indentation
Chin recess
Facial depression
Hollow area
Kind of chin
Like the Rock of Ages
Like some chins
Definition
CLEFT as a noun:
1. a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
2. (crack, cleft, crevice, fissure, scissure) = a long narrow opening
CLEAVE as a verb:
1. (cleave, split, rive) = separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; "cleave the bone"
2. make by cutting into; "The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock"
3. (cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere) = come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"
CLEFT as an adjective:
1. (cloven, cleft, bisulcate) = used of hooves
2. (cleft, dissected) = having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib