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Evidence of crying for rip (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tear

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This could be a double definition.

'evidence of crying' is the first definition.
'tear' can be an answer for 'crying' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'evidence of' bit.

'for rip' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for tear that I've seen before include "Droplet; rip" , "A drop of optical moisture" , "Rend; travel in haste" , "Rush - to pull apart" , "Rip; salty drop" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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