Serious tear in vest when tops are removed Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EARNEST Serious tear in vest when tops are removed (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 21, 2021
3% RIP Tear (3) Thomas Joseph Aug 13, 2025
3% RIPS Tears (4) USA Today Quick Aug 11, 2025
3% AP Tears (2) USA Today Quick Aug 11, 2025
3% STAKE Vested interest (5) USA Today Aug 5, 2025
3% UMBER Colour of timber when top is removed (5)
2% HEAVY Hefty - serious (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Sep 5, 2025
2% WEEP Make tears (4) New York Times Sep 4, 2025
2% HEFT Serious weight (4) New York Times Mini Sep 3, 2025
2% EXTRACT Remove (7) The Times Sunday Concise Aug 31, 2025

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