What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hear about old and sad story (7)" mean?

The definition is "sad story". The wordplay uses charade, container. TRY (synonym of "Hear") + AGED (synonym of "old") [container: "about"]; definition: "sad story" The answer is TRAGEDY.

Hear about old and sad story (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29130 | 4 Down | 2023-07-24 flower

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