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NYT Mini • October 4, 2025

Turned to night

Answer:

GOTDARK

Hint:

Think of what happens when the sun sets and shadows take over, forming a single word that describes the transition.

Explanation:

"Turned to night" hints at something becoming dark, and "got" is a casual way to say "became." The answer plays on the phrase "got dark," which literally means the sky or surroundings turned dark, like at sunset. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight conversational twist—no hidden wordplay, just a natural way to describe nightfall.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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