Tear into tiny pieces Crossword Clue

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Tear into tiny pieces Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
2. a small piece of cloth or paper
(verb)
1. tear into shreds

Hint 2: Clue Definition

TEAR (noun)
1. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
2. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
TEAR (verb)
1. strip of feathers
2. move quickly and violently

Hint 3: Anagram

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HERDS

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