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In your eyes, can they make you stare? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tears

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'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?)" .)

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