The crossword solutions for the term ASLEEP, IN A WAY are REMISS (6 letters) and NUMB (4 letters). REMISS means careless or negligent in one's duty or responsibility, while NUMB means to be unable to feel anything or to be emotionally unresponsive. Both words can be used to describe a state of being asleep, in a way, as someone who is REMISS may not be paying attention to their surroundings and someone who is NUMB may not be able to feel anything.