Was out for a bit Crossword Clue

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SLEPT

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(adjective)
1. (of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

Hint 2: Clue Definition

OUT (adverb)
1. from one’s possession
OUT (adjective)
1. knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
2. excluded from use or mention
OUT (verb)
1. to state openly and publicly one’s homosexuality
2. be made known; be disclosed or revealed
OUT (noun)
1. (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SLEPT
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