Cryptic crossword clue
Tearing comment on death by priest in grief initially 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tearing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tearing = ripping.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RIPPING mean?

RIPPING verb
  1. To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.
  2. To tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.
  3. To get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing.
  4. To move quickly and destructively.
  5. To cut wood along (parallel to) the grain.
  6. To copy data from CD, DVD, Internet stream, etc. to a hard drive, portable device, etc.
  7. (narcotics) To take a "hit" of marijuana.
  8. To fart.
  9. To mock or criticize (someone or something). (often used with on)
  10. To steal; to rip off.
  11. To move or act fast, to rush headlong.
  12. To tear up for search or disclosure, or for alteration; to search to the bottom; to discover; to disclose; usually with up.
  13. To surf extremely well.
RIPPING noun
  1. The process of copying audio or video content from a CD, DVD, etc. to a hard disk.
  2. Wood that has been ripped (cut parallel to the grain).
  3. The process of ploughing a rabbit warren with deep furrows as a form of feral control.
  4. The use of diet and exercise to reduce body fat and emphasize muscle mass.
RIPPING adjective
  1. That rips, or can be removed by ripping.
  2. Excellent.

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