Cryptic crossword clue
Create division among staff welcoming a teacher back 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word POLARISE

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We know that "Create division among" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case create division among = polarise.
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What does POLARISE mean?

POLARISE verb
  1. To cause to have a polarization.
  2. To cause a group to be divided into extremes.

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