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Tear to pieces – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Tear to pieces” is SHRED (5 letters) or RIPUP (5 letters). Most recently SHRED, in the NYT Mini on October 22, 2025.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| SHRED | 5 | S____ |
| RIPUP | 5 | R____ |
What SHRED means
- nouna tiny or scarcely detectable amount
- verbtear into shreds
- nouna small piece of cloth or paper
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | NYT Mini 5D | SHRED |
| October 10, 2025 | NYT Mini 2D | RIPUP |
| June 18, 2025 | NYT Mini 1D | SHRED |
| May 15, 2023 | NYT Mini 5D | SHRED |
| March 31, 2018 | NYT Mini 4D | SHRED |
| April 18, 2016 | NYT Mini 2D | RIPUP |
Other clues for SHRED
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Tear to pieces”?
SHRED (5 letters) or RIPUP (5 letters). Most recently SHRED, on October 22, 2025 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Tear to pieces”?
5 letters, starting with S (S____).