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Start to cry, with "up" (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tear

(Other definitions for tear that I've seen before include "Rip, pull apart" , "A drop of sadness" , "A rip or cut" , "Rip the eye moistener?" , "A rip and a sign of sadness" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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