Crossword clue
Sleepy crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Sleepy”, from 4–9 letters. The most likely answer is DROWSY.
All answers for “Sleepy”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| DOZY | 4 | Drowsy and lazy |
| DULL | 4 | Without liveliness |
| SLOW | 4 | Lacking activity |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TIRED | 5 | In need of sleep |
| QUIET | 5 | Without much activity, of a place |
| DWARF | 5 | Sleepy is one in Snow White |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| DROWSY Best match | 6 | Half asleep |
| GROGGY | 6 | Dazed and unsteady from tiredness |
| TORPID | 6 | Inactive and sluggish |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| NODDING | 7 | Letting the head drop with tiredness |
| LANGUID | 7 | Lacking energy |
| YAWNING | 7 | Showing tiredness by gaping |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| SLUGGISH | 8 | Slow to respond or move |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| SOMNOLENT | 9 | Inclined to sleep |
| LETHARGIC | 9 | Sluggish and lacking energy |
| HEAVY-EYED | 9 | Having eyelids drooping with tiredness |
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What does “Sleepy” mean?
An adjective meaning ready to fall asleep, or, of a place, quiet and without much activity. Sleepy is also one of the seven dwarfs in the Disney film of Snow White.
Solving tip
DROWSY and TIRED are the usual answers; DOZY is the four-letter option. For a clue about a town or village, think QUIET or DULL, and DWARF is possible when the setter is being playful.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Sleepy"?
The most likely answer is DROWSY (6 letters) — Half asleep. Other common answers are TIRED (5), DOZY (4), SOMNOLENT (9), NODDING (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Sleepy"?
Answers to "Sleepy" range from 4–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.