Crossword Genius

Characters in carriage driven over the hill? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aged

'over the hill?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'characters in carriage driven' is the wordplay.
'characters in' indicates a hidden word.
'AGED' can be found hidden inside 'carriage driven'.

(Other definitions for aged that I've seen before include "Antiquated" , "Old or ancient" , "not like a callow youth" , "well over the hill" , "Mature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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