Crossword Genius

Exhausted: why chicken didn't cross road? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rundown

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

This clue could be a double definition.

'exhausted why chicken didn't cross' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'road?' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for rundown that I've seen before include "Decry" , "reduction in numbers" , "brief analysis" , "Be critical of" , "summary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.