Crossword Genius

Returning it with call is wearying (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tiring

'is wearying' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'returning it with call' is the wordplay.
'returning' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'call' becomes 'ring' (telephone call).
'it' backwards is 'ti'.
'ti'+'ring'='TIRING'

(Other definitions for tiring that I've seen before include "Boring" , "Causing weariness" , "Exhausting or tedious" , "Growing weary or bored" , "Becoming sleepy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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