The answer
You can physically split a list, but that is not the same as a cryptographically designed threshold backup. Two pieces create availability problems, and half a seed may leak useful information.
What to do next
Consider a documented multi-share system instead of inventing your own scheme. Rehearse recovery while everything is working.
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Frequently asked questions
Will any 12 of my 24 words recover half the wallet?
No. Recovery phrases are not designed to be divided into arbitrary independent halves.