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Went to bed, being just about exhausted (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

retired

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'went to bed' is the definition.
('retire' can be a synonym of 'go to bed')

'just about exhausted' is the wordplay.
'just about' becomes 're' ('re' means regarding or about. I am not sure about the 'just' bit.).
'exhausted' becomes 'tired' (exhausted can mean very tired).
're'+'tired'='RETIRED'

'being' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for retired that I've seen before include "Withdrew from active participation" , "Gone to bed" , "In bed, withdrew" , "Turned in" , "out of office?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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