Clues for the word "FACTION"
We've had 15 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on June 10, 2025.
Definition of faction
- n. - One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus.
- n. - A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; -- usually applied to a minority, but it may be applied to a majority; a combination or clique of partisans of any kind, acting for their own interests, especially if greedy, clamorous, and reckless of the common good.
- n. - Tumult; discord; dissension.
Referring Clues
- Clique
- Sect
- Cabal
- Group within a group
- Subgroup
- Splinter group
- Dissenting group - drama documentary
- Wing
- Dissenters start to foment armed conflict
- Clique that seeks power often through intrigue
- Rebellious group in key legal case
- Fatheaded deed by a minority group
- Fatheaded strike by a minority group
- Group lacking full satisfaction?
- Political subgroup
Last Seen In
- LA Times - June 10, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - March 05, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 29, 2024
- LA Times - January 10, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - July 28, 2022
- Mirror Quick - January 24, 2018
- Canadiana - March 13, 2017
- Guardian Speedy - December 13, 2015
- New York Times - October 30, 2012
- New York Times - October 23, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 21, 2011
- Guardian Quiptic - March 28, 2011
- Guardian Quick - April 28, 2010
- Guardian Quick - November 30, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - October 02, 2005
- Washington Post - October 24, 2003
- Washington Post - December 04, 2002