The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word SCATTERBRAINS
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The straight part
We know that "Dreamy types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dreamy types = scatterbrains.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SCATTERBRAINS mean?
SCATTERBRAINS noun- A flighty, disorganized or forgetful person.
- A flighty, disorganized or forgetful person.