Go on a tear is an idiom that means to go on a wild spree or RAMPAGE. The crossword solutions for this term are RAMPAGE (7 letters), RANT (4 letters), RAGE (4 letters), and PAINTTHETOWNRED (15 letters). RAMPAGE implies a wild, uncontrolled outburst of activity, while RANT and RAGE suggest a verbal outburst of anger. PAINTTHETOWNRED is a phrase that means to have a wild night out, usually involving drinking and partying. All of these terms imply a wild, uncontrolled behavior.