Catch some Z's Crossword Clue

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Catch some Z's Crossword Answer

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NAP

(3 letters)

SNOOZE

(6 letters)

DOZE

(4 letters)

TAKEANAP

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a period of time spent sleeping
2. euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
(verb)
1. be asleep
2. be able to accommodate for sleeping

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CATCH (verb)
1. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
CATCH (noun)
1. the act of catching an object with the hands
2. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

NAP
(3 letters)
SNOOZE
(6 letters)
DOZE
(4 letters)
TAKEANAP
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PEELS

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