Cryptic crossword clue
Lines in poemmake you feel sleepy except opening

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DROWSE

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The straight part
We know that "feel sleepy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case feel sleepy = drowse.
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What does DROWSE mean?

DROWSE noun
  1. The state of being sleepy and inactive.
DROWSE verb
  1. To be sleepy and inactive.
  2. To nod off; to fall asleep.
  3. To advance drowsily. (Used especially in the phrase "drowse one's way" ⇒ sleepily make one's way.)
  4. To make heavy with sleepiness or imperfect sleep; to make dull or stupid.

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