Weary; tried a new way (5)

I believe the answer is:

tired

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

'tried a new way' is the wordplay.
'a new way' indicates an anagram.
'tried' with letters rearranged gives 'TIRED'.

(Other definitions for tired that I've seen before include "Sleepy" , "Worn-out" , "Drowsy" , "In need of rest" , "Weary or fed up" .)

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

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