The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INCUBUS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result INCUBUS
- Indium-copper conductor is a source of difficulty
- Incomplete arrest following one northern copper’s nightmare
- Tiny exposed copper statue detailed devil
- Popular copper to transport unwelcome nocturnal visitor
- In whelp with American dream
- Might you unconsciously be taken by this stylish new reporter on the Guardian?
- Demonic spirit in political opponents, one detailed
- Cool copper seen on public transport, sexy devil
- Sexy devil lined up, we hear, in front of coach
- Copper boarding one new vehicle with spirit
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The straight part
We know that "Might you unconsciously be taken by this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case might you unconsciously be taken by this = incubus.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does INCUBUS mean?
INCUBUS noun- An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
- A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
- (by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
- One of various of parasitic insects, especially subfamily Aphidiinae.