Cryptic crossword clue
Schism about to engulf incomplete revival 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RUPTURE

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The straight part
We know that "Schism" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case schism = rupture.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RUPTURE mean?

RUPTURE noun
  1. A burst, split, or break.
  2. A social breach or break, between individuals or groups.
  3. A break or tear in soft tissue, such as a muscle.
  4. A failure mode in which a tough ductile material pulls apart rather than cracking.
RUPTURE verb
  1. To burst, break through, or split, as under pressure.
  2. To dehisce irregularly.

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