36 Across
NYT Daily ? September 14, 2025
Allhallows ___
Answer:
EVE
Hint:
This spooky evening kicks off a holiday known for costumes and candy, falling the day before November 1st.
Explanation:
"Allhallows ___" is a straightforward clue referring to the night before All Saints' Day, commonly known as Halloween. The word "Allhallows" is an old term for All Saints' Day, and "Eve" simply means the evening or day before a holiday. So, the answer is "EVE," filling in the blank to form "Allhallows Eve," another name for Halloween.
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