Cryptic crossword clue
Beaten about at start of night, rested for a while 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CATNAPPED

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The straight part
We know that "rested for a while" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rested for a while = catnapped.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CATNAPPED mean?

CATNAPPED verb
  1. To take a catnap, to take a short sleep or nap.
CATNAPPED verb
  1. To kidnap a cat.

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