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Finally goes below to split them up (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sunder

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'split them up' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'finally goes below' is the wordplay.
'finally' suggests the final letters.
'below' becomes 'under' (synonyms).
The last letter of 'goes' is 's'.
's'+'under'='SUNDER'

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(Other definitions for sunder that I've seen before include "Cut" , "Separate the odd red sun" , "Red sun could part" , "Tear apart, sever" , "Break or tear apart, maybe a relationship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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