Cryptic crossword clue
Sleeping sounds no good beneath hoisted manacles 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sleeping sounds" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sleeping sounds = snoring.
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.
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What does SNORING mean?

SNORING verb
  1. To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.
SNORING noun
  1. The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

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