Crossword answer
DARKEN
6 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, June 20, 2026
Letter pattern
DARKEN
Clues that lead to DARKEN
Most recent firstAbout DARKEN in crosswords
DARKEN is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Lose light (6)” in the The Guardian crossword on June 20, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
PLIANTOne needs to set out to be flexible
OSTENDBelgian port city (6)
SEXTETGroup hanky-panky? Offensive
LAGGEDLoitered
CADETSOfficers-to-be
ETCHESEngraves
XEDOUTStruck
AFFORDProvide a fellow for duke (6)
ANKARAThe capital of Turkey
ATONALLike many John Cage compositions
NINERSS.F. players
RAPINEPillage can cause pain when there are soldiers about
ERRATAMistakes made by deserter in a long period (6)
TINTINAnimated character with a signature quiff hairstyle
Every appearance of DARKEN (10)
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Jun 20, 2026
Lose light (6) · The Guardian · 24 Across
Jun 16, 2026
Obscure · Daily Express · 16 Across
May 25, 2026
Cast a shadow on the doorstep? · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Jan 21, 2026
Put in the shade? · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Feb 10, 2025
Put in the shade, perhaps · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jul 23, 2024
Blacken · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Mar 18, 2021
Cast a shadow on the doorstep? · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Sep 10, 2020
Put in the shade? · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Nov 7, 2018
Put in the shade, perhaps · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jun 5, 2018
Blacken · Evening Standard · 27 Down