Tear's partner Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tear's partner . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WEAR.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WEAR Tear's partner (4)
6% RIPPING Tearing (7) The Times Concise Nov 3, 2025
6% RIP Tear (3) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
6% WEPT Was in tears (4) Newsday Oct 29, 2025
6% RIPS Tears (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 29, 2025
6% HASAT Tears into (5) Universal Oct 24, 2025
6% REND Tear (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 23, 2025
5% CUP Saucer's partner (3)
5% AWE Shock partner (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 4, 2025
5% RAND McNally partner (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 3, 2025
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In this clue, "Tear's partner" is a clever way of hinting at the opposite action. Tear and wear are often seen together in the phrase "wear and tear," referring to the damage that happens over time. So, the answer is WEAR, as it complements tear in this context.