| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Approached bedtime | LA Times Daily | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Got on toward midnight | ||
| Approached dusk | New York Times | 04 Jan 2018 |
| Approached dusk | ||
| Approached bedtime | ||
| Approached bedtime | ||
| Approached dusk | ||
| Approached dusk | ||
| Got dark | ||
| Became dark | ||
| Approached bedtime | ||
| Approached the witching hour | ||
| Approached the witching hour | ||
| Got darker, maybe | ||
| Grew toward evening | ||
| Advanced, as the hour. | ||
| Drew towards night. |