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Scolds, maybe bursting into tears (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rates

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'scolds' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'bursting into tears' is the wordplay.
'tears' anagrams to 'RATES'.
Though, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

'maybe' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for rates that I've seen before include "Speeds, evaluates" , "Property levy" , "Fees" , "Evaluates the importance (of something)" , "Taxes paid by businesses to local authority" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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