| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Separate groups within a larger group (8) | ||
| Dissenting groups | The Telegraph Quick | 16 Oct 2024 |
| *Political groups | New York Times | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Group subgroups | Wall Street Journal | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Dissenting cliques | ||
| Groups start fighting, fighting's endless | ||
| Warring groups maybe in loud battles | The Telegraph Cryptic | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Some quarters with no writing groups | ||
| Cliques or subgroups |