Crossword Genius

Split up sheep from one field, losing 50 (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ramified

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'split up' is the definition.
'ramified' can be an answer for 'split' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'up' bit.

'sheep from one field losing 50' is the wordplay.
'sheep from one' becomes 'rami' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'losing' suggests deleting specific letters.
'50' becomes 'l' (Roman numeral).
'field' with 'l' removed is 'fied'.
'rami'+'fied'='RAMIFIED'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for ramified that I've seen is " Branched".)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app