What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Tearing up or breaking down" from July 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Tearing up or breaking down”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

EMOTIONAL

Letters9

Starts withE

Ends withL

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 19, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tearing up or breaking down” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 19, 2025 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with E and ends with L, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tearing up or breaking down” clue?+

The answer is EMOTIONAL (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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