Schism
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A formal split or division within a group, organisation, or religious body that creates opposing and irreconcilable factions.
“The theological dispute led to a schism in the church that persisted for several generations.”
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The SCH opening in English is very rare and the silent C makes this a deceptive word to identify in Wordle
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Worth 13 points with the SCH cluster and M closing, a high-value word for its length with uncommon letter patterns
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