Word before tape or after tear Crossword Clue

 The word that comes before "tape" or after "tear" is RAP. It has 3 letters.

The word "rap" can have multiple meanings. It can refer to a type of music, a conversation, or a quick, sharp blow. In the context of the crossword clue, the word "rap" is referring to the act of covering something with tape.

Here are some examples of sentences using the word "rap" in this context:

I need to rap this cardboard box so it doesn't fall apart.

The painter rapped the edges of the canvas with tape to keep it in place.

The doctor rapped the patient's chest to listen to his heartbeat.

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