Answer:

darks

Answer	Crossword Clue
DARKS	Nighttimes
DARKS	Some ales
DARKS	Blackens

DARKS	Certain laundry load
DARKS	Giant Alvin and family.
DARKS	Somber shades
DARKS	Some clothing shades
DARKS	They're usually washed separately
DARKS	Opposite of whites, laundrywise
DARKS	Laundry load
DARKS	Laundry washed separately