Nighttime sound?

LONGI

"Here’s a helpful hint for the clue "Nighttime sound?" with the answer "LONGI": "Think of a soothing song often heard at bedtime—now say it out loud and listen closely." This hint guides the solver toward the concept of a lullaby (a nighttime sound) and encourages them to consider how it might sound like the answer. It avoids repeating the original clue while making the wordplay more accessible."

This clue is a playful example of a crossword puzzle that relies on a pun or a homophone to lead to the answer. "Nighttime sound?" suggests something that might be heard at night, like an owl's hoot or a cricket's chirp. However, the answer "LONGI" doesn't directly relate to a typical nighttime noise.