Scolds, maybe bursting into tears (5)
I believe the answer is:
rates
'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.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)