About to doze off Crossword Clue

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About to doze off Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. ready to fall asleep

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DOZE (verb)
1. sleep lightly or for a short period of time
DOZE (noun)
1. a light fitful sleep
OFF (verb)
1. kill intentionally and with premeditation
OFF (adverb)
1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth’ is obsolete)
2. at a distance in space or time
OFF (adjective)
1. (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
2. in an unpalatable state

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