Meaning
A chasm or fissure.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English rift, of North Germanic origin; akin to Danish rift, Norwegian Bokmål rift (“breach”), Old Norse rífa (“to tear”). More at rive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: