Cryptic crossword clue
Tears in material covering food

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LACERATIONS

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The straight part
We know that "Tears" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tears = lacerations.
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.
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What does LACERATIONS mean?

LACERATIONS noun
  1. An irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue.
  2. The act of lacerating or tearing.

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