The term 'come apart' can be defined by the crossword solutions of separate (8 letters), OPEN (4 letters), FRAGMENT (8 letters), PANIC (5 letters), SUNDER (6 letters), SNAP (4 letters), FRAY (4 letters), RIP (3 letters), BREAK (5 letters), DIVIDE (6 letters), UNRAVEL (7 letters), and DISHEARTENED (12 letters). These words all describe the process of something coming apart, whether it be physically or emotionally. Separate implies a physical separation, while OPEN implies something being opened up. FRAGMENT and SUNDER both refer to something breaking into pieces, while PANIC and DISHEARTENED refer to an emotional response to something coming apart. SNAP, FRAY, RIP, BREAK, DIVIDE, and UNRAVEL all refer to physical objects coming apart.