Cryptic crossword clue
Dividing is thus splitting numbers up 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dividing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dividing = scission.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SCISSION mean?

SCISSION noun
  1. The act of division, separation, cutting or severing
  2. Cleavage

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