Cryptic crossword clue
Drops rents 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TEARS

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The straight part
We know that "double defn." is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case double defn. = tears.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TEARS mean?

TEARS noun
  1. A hole or break caused by tearing.
  2. A rampage.
TEARS verb
  1. To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
  2. To injure as if by pulling apart.
  3. To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
  4. To make (an opening) with force or energy.
  5. (often with off or out) To remove by tearing.
  6. (of structures, with down) To demolish
  7. To become torn, especially accidentally.
  8. To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.
  9. To smash or enter something with great force.
TEARS noun
  1. A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
  2. Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins.
  3. (glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass.
  4. That which causes or accompanies tears; a lament; a dirge.
TEARS verb
  1. To produce tears.

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