Shreds (7)

I believe the answer is:

tatters

'shreds' is the definition.
('tatter' can be a synonym of 'shred')

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for tatters that I've seen before include "Rags and torn pieces" , "Torn pieces of cloth" , "Rags, shreds" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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