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Word entry · 9 letters

breakaway

Best crossword clue

"Splinter move"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈbɹeɪkəweɪ/Part of speech noun, adjectiveSorted aaabekrwyStarts with BEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
1B2R3E4A5K6A7W8A9Y

Definitions

  1. the act of breaking away or withdrawing from

Word origin

From break + away, a deverbal from break away.

Used in a sentence

  • The breakaway republic is slowly establishing order and civil society.
  • As Actaeon turned, Melanchaetes / The ringleader of this breakaway trio / Grabbed a rear ankle / In the trap of his jaws.
  • […] the Sunday Times said some 20 MPs are ready to form a breakaway party if Mrs Leadsom is elected as leader over Home Secretary Theresa May […]

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