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