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Drop when you shoot (4)

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I believe the answer is:

tear

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This might be a double definition.

'drop when' is the first definition.
'tear' can be an answer for 'drop' (teardrop). I am not certain of the 'when' bit.

'shoot' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'you' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tear that I've seen before include "Small globule of sorrow" , "Lachrymal fluid" , "Secretion of the lacrymal glands" , "A rip and a sign of sadness" , "Rip, rend" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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