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Signs of crying rips? (5)

Ross

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" .)

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