Cryptic crossword clue
Sound sleepers make love, getting up around noon 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sound sleepers make" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sound sleepers make = snore.
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 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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