Crossword Clue:

to break off in small bits

Answer	Crossword Clue
CHIP	Break a small piece off
SMASHUP	Break to bits.
SHATTER	Break to bits

RICES	Reduces to small bits
RICES	Reduces to small bits, as potatoes
ARMISTICE	One way to break off an engagement
BADTERMS	Unfortunate way to break off a relationship, with "on"