Crossword Genius

Rushes at different rates (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tears

'rushes' is the definition.
(tearing is a kind of rushing)

'different rates' is the wordplay.
'different' indicates an anagram.
'rates' with letters rearranged gives 'TEARS'.

'at' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tears that I've seen before include "exuding drops" , "Water in eyes" , "signs of emotion" , "See 1" , "Lacerations (before bedtime?)" .)

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