Feeling overworked, with "out" (5)

I believe the answer is:

burnt

(Other definitions for burnt that I've seen before include "Charred" , "one sent to stake" , "Incinerated" , "Consumed by fire" , "subjected to arson attack" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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