Shredded (4)
(Other definitions for unreal that I've seen before include "Not actually existing" , "fake" , "Not true to life" , "Phantasmagorical" , "Not genuine" .)
(Other definitions for frayed that I've seen before include "in tatters" , "Ragged at the edges" , "in rough condition" , "Worn at the edge" , "Ravelled at the edges" .)
'shredded' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for grated that I've seen before include "Rasped or scraped" , "Shredded; was discordant" , "was jarring" , "Shredded; was irritating" , "Made a harsh sound" .)
'shredded' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for torn that I've seen before include "Removed forcibly" , "In a state of uncertainty between two conflicting options" , "Having rips" , "?Curtain (Hitchcock thriller)" , "'-- Curtain', 1966 Hitchcock film" .)
'shredded' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
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(Other definitions for tore that I've seen before include "Pulled something apart forcefully" , "Pulled apart with force" , "Rote (anag.)" , "'Ripped, rent (4)'" , "Ripped by rote" .)
'shredded' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
'shredded' is the definition.
('tear up' can be a synonym of 'shred')
This is the entire clue.
'shredded' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for in tatters that I've seen before include "Urgently needing sewer" , "Treat isn't (anag) - ruined" , "Ragged" , "Destroyed, torn" , "Torn to pieces" .)