Wept droplet (4)

I believe the answer is:

tear

(Other definitions for tear that I've seen before include "Dash; drop" , "Rip the eye moistener?" , "Drop secreted by the lacrimal glands" , "Lachrymal fluid" , "Rip or lacerate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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