Evidence of crying for rip (4)
I believe the answer is:
tear
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.
(synonyms)
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)