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Weary, about to leave, went to bed (5)

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I believe the answer is:

tired

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

'about to leave went to bed' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'about' could be 're' ('re' means regarding or about) and 're' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'tid' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for tired that I've seen before include "Weary or fed up" , "In need of sleep" , "Physically or mental weary" , "In need of rest" , "ready for bed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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