Struggling to stay awake (6)

I believe the answer is:

sleepy

(Other definitions for sleepy that I've seen before include "Ready to turn in" , "in retirement?" , "Drowsy - without excitement" , "Feeling like having a snooze" , "Doc's nodding pal" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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