The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CATNAPS
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The straight part
We know that "forty winks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forty winks = catnaps.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CATNAPS mean?
CATNAPS noun- A brief, light sleep.
- To take a catnap, to take a short sleep or nap.
- To kidnap a cat.