Cryptic crossword clue
Hypnotised with spots of light instead of softly snoring 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DAZZLED

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The straight part
We know that "Hypnotised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hypnotised = dazzled.
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 DAZZLED mean?

DAZZLED verb
  1. To confuse the sight of by means of excessive brightness.
  2. To render incapable of thinking clearly; to overwhelm with showiness or brilliance.
  3. To be overpowered by light; to be confused by excess of brightness.
DAZZLED adjective
  1. Experiencing dazzlement; overcome by light or brilliance.
  2. Painted in dazzle camouflage.

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