Does work end in tears? (4)

I believe the answer is:

acts

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This clue could be a double definition.

'does work end' is the first definition.
'acts' can be an answer for 'does' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'work end' bit.

'tears?' is the second definition.
(tear is a kind of act)

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for acts that I've seen before include "Book; play parts" , "religious work" , "[BOOK] of the 26 [BIBLE]" , "Dramatic parts" , "performers for revue, say?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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