Bad break in bowling (5)

I believe the answer is:

split

(Other definitions for split that I've seen before include "See 18" , "Division - divorce" , "Break open suddenly" , "Cleave or break up" , "Bifurcate" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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