A dividing word is a type of word that separates two parts of a sentence. It can be used to indicate a pause, to separate two clauses, or to introduce a list. The two crossword solutions for the term 'dividing word' are INTO (4 letters) and PER (3 letters). INTO is a preposition that indicates movement or direction, while PER is a Latin preposition meaning 'THROUGH' or 'by means of'. Both INTO and PER can be used as dividing words in a sentence.