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“Factional rift”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Factional rift”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, December 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter M
S ? ? ? ? M

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S C H I S M

The answer to “Factional rift” is SCHISM

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Dec 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 1 17% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Factional rift” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SCHISM — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with M.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Factional rift”

What is the answer to “Factional rift” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SCHISM — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Factional rift”?

The answer SCHISM contains 6 letters.

Was “Factional rift” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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