Crossword Genius

In a hurry to have a drink, gets a round (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tearing

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'in a hurry' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a drink gets a round' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'drink' could be 'tea' (tea is a drink) and 'tea' is located in the answer.
'round' could be 'ring' (synonyms) and 'ring' is located in the answer.
This accounts for all the letters.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'to have' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tearing that I've seen before include "violent" , "Granite (anag.)" , "splitting" , "'Pulling apart, ripping (7)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app