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The Clue

Sunnites and Shiites, e.g. (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SECTS

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Notes

The answer SECTS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.

Related Clues

Branches
Denominations
Divisions
Factions
Faiths
Groups
Persuasions
Amish and Shakers
Branch Davidians et al.
Conventicle conveners
Conventicle groups
Conventicle participants
Dissenting bodies
Friends and such
Mennonites and others
Parts of faiths
Quakers and Shakers
Religious denominations
Religious factions
Religious groups
Religious offshoots
Schismatic groups
Shakers and Dukhobors
Shakers and others
Shin and Zen
Social groups
Some offshoots
Splinter groups
Religious splinter groups
Split-off groups
Sunni and Shia, for two
They branch off
They've been splintered

Definition

SECT as a noun:

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