Nightmare, for example (5)

I believe the answer is:

dream

(Other definitions for dream that I've seen before include "Illusion" , "Night-time fantasy" , "Cherished hope; reverie" , "Switch off" , "Cherished hope; fantasy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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