Scorched and torn (6)

I believe the answer is:

ripped

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This clue could be a double definition.

'scorched' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'torn' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'and' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ripped that I've seen before include "Tore; torn" , "Torn, split" , "Tore roughly apart" , "Copied (CD) to computer" , "Torn - rent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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