What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sex up left-winger getting exhausted (5)" mean?

The definition is "exhausted". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. IT (synonym of "Sex") + RED (synonym of "left-winger") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "exhausted" The answer is TIRED.

Sex up left-winger getting exhausted (5)

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