Cryptic crossword clue
Famous crooner keeps awkward person in tears 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BLUBBERING

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The straight part
We know that "in tears" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in tears = blubbering.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BLUBBERING mean?

BLUBBERING verb
  1. To make noises or broken words while crying.
  2. To swell or disfigure (the face) with weeping; to wet with tears.
BLUBBERING noun
  1. Noisy sobbing

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