What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dull with sleep, past taking in half a play (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dull with sleep". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LEAR (synonym="play") in BY (synonym="past") = BLEARY; definition: "Dull with sleep," The answer is BLEARY.

Dull with sleep, past taking in half a play (6)

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