Cryptic crossword clue
Socially acceptable time to snatch forty winks? Quite inappropriate! 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Quite inappropriate!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quite inappropriate! = unapt.
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 UNAPT mean?

UNAPT adjective
  1. Not apt, inappropriate, unsuited.
  2. Unaccustomed.

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