Tried rambling, only to get weary (5)

I believe the answer is:

tired

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

'tried rambling only to' is the wordplay.
'tried' can be anagrammed to 'TIRED'.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'get' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tired that I've seen before include "Spent" , "Drowsy" , "Exhausted" , "ready for bed" , "Depleted of energy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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