Imaginary character who makes children sleepy (7)

I believe the answer is:

sandman

(Other definitions for sandman that I've seen before include "One of the Beach Boys" , "He comes to send children off" , "Fairy who puts children to sleep" , "Sender to sleep of children" , "Fictional character" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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