Is ready for a rest (5)

I believe the answer is:

tires

(Other definitions for tires that I've seen before include "Grows weary of rites" , "Wearies" , "Becomes weary and in need of rest" , "Exhausts" , "Weakens" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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