What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tearful wife, worried by half-cut Tory (6)" mean?

The definition is "Tearful". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="W") + ATE (synonym="ATE") + RY (synonym="RY") = WATERY; definition: "Tearful" The answer is WATERY.

Tearful wife, worried by half-cut Tory (6)

Times Cryptic #28555 | 1 Across | 2023-03-20 flower

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