Sound asleep Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Newsday.com" and the clue we are solving today is "Sound asleep".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Sound asleep" with the answer "OUT" may seem puzzling at first, but the connection lies in the phrase "sound asleep" itself. In this context, "sound" can be interpreted as a synonym for "deep" or "completely," while "asleep" obviously refers to being in a state of sleep. When we consider the phrase as a whole, "sound asleep" means being in a state of deep, uninterrupted sleep or being completely out of consciousness. This association with the word "out" fits perfectly, as it signifies being outside of awareness or consciousness, aligning well with the concept of being sound asleep.

More Answers:

• OUT
• SNORE
• ZZZ

Definition of "OUT"

moving or appearing to move away from a particular place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden

Example :

he walked out into the street

watch the stars come out

the search-and-rescue team have been out looking for you

 The Crossword clue "Sound asleep" published 33 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	26 January 2025	OUT
New York Times	22 August 2024	OUT
Daily American	27 June 2024	SNORE
Evening Standard - Cryptic	26 June 2024	SNORE
The Guardian Cryptic	7 February 2023	SNORE
Daily Themed	4 April 2022	OUT
Wall Street Journal	21 April 2020	SNORE
The Irish News Cryptic	7 February 2019	SNORE
USA Today	28 December 2018	SNORE
The Washington Post	16 April 2016	OUT
BuzzFeed	5 February 2016	ZZZ
L.A. Times Daily	14 May 2012	SNORE
Thinks.com	27 April 2011	SNORE
Universal	8 June 2006	ZZZ
Irish Times Crosaire	22 November 2003	SNORE