Out, in a way Crossword Clue

Today's (2 October 2024) crossword provided to us by Universal and the clue is "Out, in a way".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

When deciphering the clue "Out, in a way" and arriving at the answer "ASLEEP," the connection becomes clear upon closer examination:

1. Out: This hints at a state of being disengaged or disconnected from the immediate environment.
2. In a way: This phrase suggests a manner or method in which the "out" state is achieved.
3. ASLEEP: When someone is asleep, they are indeed "out" in a way from the waking world, immersed in a state of restful unconsciousness.

This analysis demonstrates how the answer "ASLEEP" aptly fits the clue "Out, in a way," as it aligns with the idea of being in a state of rest or slumber where one is mentally and physically removed from their surroundings.

Definition of "ASLEEP"

in a state of sleep

Example :

she had been asleep for over three hours

a man lay asleep

he soon fell asleep

 The Crossword clue "Out, in a way" published 18 time/s & has 11 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	2 October 2024	ASLEEP
Wall Street Journal	20 October 2020	ASLEEP
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	10 May 2019	PAROLED
New York Times	23 October 2014	SPRUNG
USA Today	19 January 2011	PASSE
The Washington Post	4 July 2010	ONPAROLE
Ink Well xwords	23 April 2010	DOZING
L.A. Times Daily	7 September 2006	ONADATE