Signs of crying rips? (5)
I believe the answer is:
tears
I believe this clue is a triple definition!
'signs' is the first definition.
(I have seen 'Signs of unhappiness ' mean 'tears' so perhaps 'signs' could also mean 'tears')
'of' is a link.
'crying' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
'rips?' is the third definition.
(I know this)
(Other definitions for tears that I've seen before include "drops and > drop special > rushes" , "signs of emotion" , "charges" , "Water in eyes" , "Rips with signs of sorrow" .)