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Presumably, you'll be going out at night in that state - and that's supposed to eventually put your mind at rest? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drowsiness

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'rest?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for drowsiness that I've seen before include "Dozy feeling" , "Lethargy, somnolence" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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