Cryptic crossword clue
Extremely sleepy? After reflection, promise short afternoon nap 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Extremely sleepy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extremely sleepy = drowsiest.
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 DROWSIEST mean?

DROWSIEST adjective
  1. Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness
  2. Causing someone to fall sleep or feel sleepy; lulling; soporific.
  3. Boring.
  4. Dull; stupid.

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