They're counted at night? Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue They're counted at night . We have found 41 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHEEP.

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41 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHEEP They're counted at night (5)
98% SLEEPSHEEP They're counted at night? (10)
6% ASTO In re (4) The Atlantic Oct 24, 2025
5% SNORE Night sound (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 30, 2025
5% ONE Count start (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 28, 2025
5% EVES Nights before (4) USA Today Oct 28, 2025
5% AGE Candle count (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 21, 2025
5% TWAS "___ the night before ..." (4)
5% EVE Night before (3) LA Times Daily Oct 21, 2025
5% IMIN "Count on me!" (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 20, 2025
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In this clue, "counted at night" hints at a common practice in farming where shepherds count their sheep before nightfall. This helps ensure all sheep are safely accounted for. The answer "SHEEP" fits perfectly, combining wordplay with a practical farming reference.