Reason why Minoan is astir? (8)
I believe the answer is:
insomnia
'reason why' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'minoan is astir?' is the wordplay.
'minoan is' anagrams to 'INSOMNIA'.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for insomnia that I've seen before include "Not getting off" , "Habitual inability to sleep (8)" , "Habitual sleeplessness" , "problem at night" , "Inability to drop off" .)