What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fresh tear in cheap paper (9)" mean?

The definition is "cheap paper". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEW (synonym="fresh") + SPRINT (synonym="tear – run") = NEWSPRINT; definition: "cheap paper" The answer is NEWSPRINT.

Fresh tear in cheap paper (9)

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