Word before or after school Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / November 22, 2025

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1 ? N

2 ? I

3 ? G

4 ? H

5 ? T

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Hint 1

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Think of the hours when the stars are out and how they might relate to education.

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meaning

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????? is the period from sunset to sunrise when it is dark outside.

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explanation

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The word '?????' can be placed before 'school' to form '????? school,' which refers to educational classes held in the evening. Similarly, '?????' can follow 'school' as in 'school ?????,' referring to a ????? before a school day.

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It comes between days!, With 7-Across, it's full of stars, Later than evening, With 8-Across, group of workers who are not work-a-day?, When doubled, "Sleep well"

Clue Analysis

If you’ve landed here for the “Word before or after school” clue from the November 22 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is NIGHT. NIGHT is the period from sunset to sunrise when it is dark outside.

The word 'NIGHT' can be placed before 'school' to form 'night school,' which refers to educational classes held in the evening. Similarly, 'NIGHT' can follow 'school' as in 'school night,' referring to a night before a school day.

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A: The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Word before or after school" is NIGHT.

A: The word 'NIGHT' can be placed before 'school' to form 'night school,' which refers to educational classes held in the evening. Similarly, 'NIGHT' can follow 'school' as in 'school night,' referring to a night before a school day.

A: This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on November 22, 2025.

A: NIGHT is the period from sunset to sunrise when it is dark outside.

A: It comes between days!, With 7-Across, it's full of stars, Later than evening, With 8-Across, group of workers who are not work-a-day?, When doubled, "Sleep well"

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