| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tear up | USA Today | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Shred | Newsday | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Split to bits | Premier Sunday | 21 Jan 2024 |
| Tear to shreds | USA Today | 15 Jul 2023 |
| Tear to shreds | LA Times Daily | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Tear up | ||
| Make tatters out of | Wall Street Journal | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Shred |