What does the cryptic crossword clue "Controlling excitement, an epitome of sleep (7)" mean?

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Controlling excitement, an epitome of sleep (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29729 | 17 Down | 2025-06-24

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S AND M (controlling excitement) + AN

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