Rips up is a term used to describe the action of tearing something apart. The crossword solutions for this term are TEARS (5 letters), SHREDS (6 letters), and RENDS (5 letters). TEARS is the act of crying, which is usually done when someone is feeling emotional pain or distress. SHREDS is the act of cutting something into small pieces, often with scissors or a shredder. RENDS is the act of tearing something apart, usually with force. All three of these words can be used to describe the action of ripping something up.