What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bore with complaint on way back (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bore". The wordplay uses a reversal. RD (reversal="way – road") + ILL (synonym="with complaint") = DRILL; definition: "Bore" The answer is DRILL.

Bore with complaint on way back (5)

Times Cryptic #28778 | 17 Across | 2023-12-05 flower

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