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Space-man yawned (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gaped

'yawned' is the definition.
('gape' can be a synonym of 'yawn')

'space-man' is the wordplay.
'space' becomes 'gap' (gap is a kind of space**).
'man' becomes 'ed'.
'gap'+'ed'='GAPED'

(Other definitions for gaped that I've seen before include "Looked stunned" , "Stared open-mouthed - yawned" , "shown astonishment" , "Was yawning" , "Opened mouth wide" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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