__ apart (in shreds) (4)

I believe the answer is:

torn

(Other definitions for torn that I've seen before include "Ripped - undecided" , "Having rips" , "In a state of uncertainty between two conflicting options" , "Undecided between two" , "Lacerated - in two minds" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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