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Split in putsch is magnified (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

schism

'split' is the definition.
('schism' can be a synonym of 'split')

'in putsch is magnified' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'SCHISM' is hidden within 'putsch is magnified'.

(Other definitions for schism that I've seen before include "Split over doctrinal beliefs" , "Breach within a church organisation" , "Breach or split in a church" , "Split in church unity" , "Split, often ecclesiastical" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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