In your eyes, can they make you stare? (5)
I believe the answer is:
tears
'in' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.
'your eyes can they make you stare?' is the wordplay.
'stare' anagrams to 'TEARS'.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tears that I've seen before include "drops and > drop special > rushes" , "emotional reaction!" , "Rips; droplets" , "charges" , "Lacerations (before bedtime?)" .)