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Split stick to hold chop (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cleave

(Other definitions for cleave that I've seen before include "Join or split" , "Crack" , "Part" , "Cut (with an axe?)" , "remain attached" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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