Doesn't use scissors (5)

I believe the answer is:

tears

(Other definitions for tears that I've seen before include "exuding drops" , "See 1" , "Rips with signs of sorrow" , "Shed them and cry" , "charges" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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