Messy room used for lengthy sleeper (8)

From Times Cryptic 3303, 16A —

16A — Messy room used for lengthy sleeper (8) — DORMOUSE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'lengthy sleeper' — A 'lengthy sleeper' is a DORMOUSE, known for its long hibernation.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'Messy'
  • Operation
    'Messy' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'room used'
  • Assembly
    ROOM + USED > ROOMUSED = DORMOUSE

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