What does the cryptic crossword clue "Simple end to storyline that's somewhat hackneyed (10)" mean?

The definition is "hackneyed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THREAD (synonym="”storyline”") + BARE (synonym="”Simple”") = THREADBARE; definition: "threadbare meaning ‘overused’ BARE=”Simple”" The answer is THREADBARE.

Simple end to storyline that's somewhat hackneyed (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29316 | 22 Across | 2024-02-27 flower

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