What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weary about doctor's tone (6)" mean?

The definition is "tone". The wordplay uses charade, container. TIRE (synonym of "Weary") + MB (synonym of "doctor's") [container: "about"]; definition: "tone" The answer is Timbre.

Weary about doctor's tone (6)

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