The last thing you expect to see in the dark? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TAILLIGHT The last thing you expect to see in the dark? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 27, 2018
6% DUE Expected (3) USA Today Jul 11, 2026
6% HITHERE "Good to see you!" (7) USA Today Jul 1, 2026
6% UNLIT Dark (5) Wall Street Journal Jun 27, 2026
6% ARE "___ you seeing this?" (3) Universal Jun 23, 2026
6% DID "___ you see that?" (3)
6% NIGHTFLIGHT Thing managed to escape in dark voyage (5,6) (11) Mirror Cryptic Jun 22, 2026
6% NIGHTVISION Ability to see in the dark - dream? (5,6) (11) The Guardian Quick Jun 10, 2026
6% AIR You can't see it but it's all around you (3)
6% DIDNT "I ___ see that coming!" ("I was not expecting that!") (5)

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