Weird thing initially frightens everybody when it gets dark Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NIGHTFALL Weird thing initially frightens everybody when it gets dark (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 2, 2025
3% NIGHT Darkness - it's a frightening thing! (5)
2% INKY Dark black (4) Premier Sunday Jun 7, 2026
2% SCARE Frighten (5) USA Today Jun 3, 2026
2% TOE You might stub one when walking in the dark (3) The Atlantic Jun 2, 2026
2% EERIE Weird and scary (5) Newsday May 24, 2026
2% ETA When you'll get in, briefly (3) Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026
2% YOUSEE "The thing is ..." (6) The Atlantic May 23, 2026
2% AURA Weird shine (4) Newsday May 21, 2026
2% NAVYBLUE Dark shade (8) The Times Concise May 20, 2026

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