Cryptic crossword clue
One out of three at the table sound asleep? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNORE

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What does SNORE mean?

SNORE noun
  1. The act of snoring, and the noise produced.
  2. An extremely boring person or event.
SNORE verb
  1. To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

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