The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TORN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
T
O
R
N
More clues leading to the result TORN
- Against main force becoming split
- Rent but not from Royal Navy
- Having difficulty deciding end for Trueman?
- Region in reactor now ripped apart
- Ripped into eight or nine pieces
- Rent that’s held by mediator, normally
- Not sure Queen’s consumed by fashion
- Removed forcibly by wind, without further ado
- One of the letters repeatedly needed by tenant for rent
- High rise shown by northern rent
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Not sure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not sure = torn.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 TORN mean?
TORN verb- To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
- To injure as if by pulling apart.
- To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
- To make (an opening) with force or energy.
- (often with off or out) To remove by tearing.
- (of structures, with down) To demolish
- To become torn, especially accidentally.
- To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.
- To smash or enter something with great force.