Ripped to shreds is a phrase used to describe something that has been destroyed or TORN apart. In this crossword, the solutions TORN, TOREUP, and TOREAPART all refer to the same concept. TORN is a 4 letter word meaning to pull apart or separate with force. TOREUP is a 6 letter word meaning to tear apart violently. TOREAPART is a 9 letter word meaning to tear into pieces. All three words refer to the same idea of something being ripped to shreds.