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Rents and rates modified (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tears

'rents' is the definition.
(I know this)

'rates modified' is the wordplay.
'modified' is an anagram indicator.
'rates' anagrammed gives 'TEARS'.

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tears that I've seen before include "Lacerations (before bedtime?)" , "Globules of ocular moisture" , "Show of emotion" , "See 12" , "Lacrimal drops" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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