Cryptic crossword clue
Rascals taking naps sleep badly 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SPALPEENS

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The straight part
We know that "Rascals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rascals = spalpeens.
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 SPALPEENS mean?

SPALPEENS noun
  1. A poor migratory farm worker in Ireland, often viewed as a rascal or mischievous and cunning person.
  2. (sometimes affectionate) A good-for-nothing person.

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