Ecclesiastical Breakdown Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SCHISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCHISM

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	31%	11		An ecclesiastical or civil officer who has the power to confer certain ecclesiastical or lay orders
3	20%	4		Breakdown or passing

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCHISM" which means:

noun

• Division of a group into opposing factions
• The formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences

An example sentence would be:

• "The schism between the two political parties became increasingly evident during the election."
• "The protestant reformation led to a schism within the christian church."

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The Guardian Quick29 Oct 2012	Down 16
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