What is the answer to "About to doze off"?

The most common answer is SLEEPY. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer SLEEPY has 6 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

About to doze off Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out About to doze off? The New Yorker crossword from September 16, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 6 letters.

About to doze off Crossword Answer

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About to doze off Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 6-letter answer to "About to doze off" crossword clue?

The answer to the "About to doze off" crossword clue is SLEEPY. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "About to doze off" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on September 16, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SLEEPY?

The word SLEEPY means: ready to fall asleep. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "About to doze off".