Split apart

Latest answer — September 19, 2026

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Clue explained

RIVEN is the past participle of “rive,” meaning split or torn apart. It can describe something divided by force, such as riven wood or a riven community.

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A piece of wood visibly split into sections.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Saturday, September 19, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Split apart in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is RIVEN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 19, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Split apart” answer

RIVEN (5 letters)

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What does RIVEN mean?

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(verb)

  • split or tear apart violently

When else has “Split apart” appeared?

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September 19, 2026 (most recent) RIVEN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Split apart”?

The answer is RIVEN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Split apart”?

5 letters: RIVEN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 19, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Split apart” have a different answer?

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