Being old can seem a bit of a tragedy (4)

I believe the answer is:

aged

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'being old' is the definition.
('aged' can be similar in meaning to 'old')

'of a tragedy' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'AGED' is hidden within 'tragedy'.

'can seem a bit' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for aged that I've seen before include "not a modern copy" , "Like Uncle Arly" , "way over the hill" , "Time-worn" , "Senescent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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