Spooner's insect, unable to rise, had a little sleep (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CATNAPPED Spooner's insect, unable to rise, had a little sleep (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 7, 2025
83% AWAKE Unable to sleep (5) New York Times Mini Aug 25, 2025
60% CANNOT Is unable to (6) Commuter Jul 9, 2025
60% WAKEFUL Vigilant when unable to sleep (7) (7)
57% TREED Unable to escape (5) Newsday Aug 31, 2025
57% LOCUST Insect (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 21, 2025
57% LOUSE Insect (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 9, 2025
57% TORN Unable to decide (4) Commuter Aug 5, 2025
57% SMIDGEON A little boy catches insect (8) (8)
57% CATNAP (Have a) little sleep (6) (6)

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