Answer: rips

AnswerCrossword Clue
RIPSWell-worn jeans may have some
RIPS... into (criticizes vehemently)
RIPSDamages, as a book
RIPSOpens, as a sugar packet
RIPSSplits open
RIPSChews out, with "into"
RIPSTears to shreds
RIPSSaws along the grain
RIPSForgoes the scissors
RIPSPatch targets
RIPSReduces to tatters
RIPSDangerous currents
RIPSPlaces for patches
RIPSTakes a big swing
RIPSSplits
RIPSSails (into)
RIPSSteals, with "off"
RIPSTurbulent currents
RIPSTorn and Van Winkle
RIPSSlashes
ripsmale given name, form of Robert
RIPSRents
RIPSSplits one's pants
RIPSSpends three hours thinking about how cool Christmas lights are, say
RIPSTears apart
RIPSTears
RIPSSplits sans scissors
RIPSWardrobe malfunctions
RIPSPirates, as MP3s
RIPSCopies digitally
RIPSTricky currents
RIPSSail damage
RIPSRends
RIPSSaws with the grain
RIPSTough currents
RIPSFabric flaws
RIPSKnocks (off)
RIPSShreds
RIPSTurbulent waters
RIPSFlannel flaws