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Charlie replaces Snoopy's lead in tears (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crying

'in tears' is the definition.
(someone crying has burst into tears)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for crying that I've seen before include "Lamentable" , "Sobbing" , "Tearful" , "Weeping" , "Lachrymose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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