Appalling as many a Shakespeare drama (6)

I believe the answer is:

tragic

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'appalling' is the definition.
(tragic can mean horrible or appalling)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for tragic that I've seen before include "Intensely sad and distressing" , "Pathetic" , "'Very, very sad (6)'" , "Heart-rending" , "Very sad; Schubert's 4th symphony nickname" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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