Cryptic crossword clue
Detains mother in tears 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REMANDS

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What does REMANDS mean?

REMANDS verb
  1. To send a prisoner back to custody.
  2. To send a case back to a lower court for further consideration.
  3. To send back.

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