What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second cabin taken by detective for sleep (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "sleep". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Second") + HUT (synonym="cabin") + EYE (synonym="detective") = SHUTEYE; definition: "sleep" The answer is SHUTEYE.

Second cabin taken by detective for sleep (4,3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16980 | 19 Down | 2022-12-01 flower

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