Crossword Genius

Tried working when weary (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tired

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

'tried working' is the wordplay.
'working' is an anagram indicator.
'tried' with letters rearranged gives 'TIRED'.

'when' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tired that I've seen before include "Ready to drop" , "Physically or mentally weary" , "Are American cars so" , "Whacked" , "Depleted of energy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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