Cryptic crossword clue
Troubled lad we care about, tired of life 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word WORLD-WEARY

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The straight part
We know that "tired of life" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tired of life = world-weary.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WORLD-WEARY mean?

WORLD-WEARY adjective
  1. Tired of the ways of the world; feeling apathetic or cynical due to one's life experiences.
  2. Bored with life.

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