Tried a new way but became weary (5)

I believe the answer is:

tired

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'weary' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'tried a new way but' is the wordplay.
'tried' can be anagrammed to 'TIRED'.
But, I am not clear how this is indicated.

'became' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tired that I've seen before include "Depleted of energy" , "Drowsy" , "In need of sleep" , "getting bored" , "Sleepy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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