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Runs inside bound to make you worn out (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tired

'worn out' is the definition.
(tired can mean worn out or fatigued)

'runs inside bound' is the wordplay.
'runs' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'inside' indicates putting letters inside.
'bound' becomes 'tied' ('tie' can be a synonym of 'bind').
'r' going within 'tied' is 'TIRED'.

'to make you' is the link.

(Other definitions for tired that I've seen before include "In need of sleep" , "Played out" , "Weary, jaded" , "Ready to drop" , "Weary, fatigued" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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