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Some Offshoots Crossword Clue

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199%5Exact Match!
229%9Offshoots hold some answer to critical examinations
325%6Offshoots

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We think the answer is "SECTS" which means:

    noun
  • • A subdivision of a larger religious group
  • • A dissenting clique

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The two main sects of islam are sunni and shia."
  • • "Throughout history, there have been many different christian sects."

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New York Times14 May 2023 Down 104
New York Times21 Jun 2015 Down 45
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