Filed from 4 published puzzles

RIVES

Set to 3 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Tears apart” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 6 September 2005.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Tears apart2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 6 September 2005

  • Forcibly dividesonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 12 December 2010

  • Splitsonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 2 November 1997