Absence of nap, having start of afternoon off, is most curious Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOSIEST Absence of nap, having start of afternoon off, is most curious (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 24, 2021
7% SIESTA Afternoon nap (6)
6% EASIEST Each short afternoon nap is most convenient (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 7, 2025
5% SNOOZE Nap (6) The Times Sunday Concise Oct 5, 2025
4% TAKEHOLD Start to have an effect (8) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
4% TEA Afternoon delight, for some (3) The Atlantic Nov 7, 2025
4% BED Place for a nap (3) USA Today Oct 28, 2025
4% REST Take a nap (4) Commuter Oct 27, 2025
4% TEEING Starting a golf game, with "off" (6) Premier Sunday Oct 26, 2025
4% NOON Time for a power nap, perhaps (4)

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