Answer: latened

AnswerCrossword Clue
LATENEDApproached the witching hour
LATENEDApproached dusk
LATENEDGot darker, maybe
LATENEDApproached bedtime
LATENEDAdvanced, as the hour.
LATENEDDrew towards night.
LATENEDGrew toward evening
LATENEDBecame dark
LATENEDGot dark
latenedto make or become late
latenedLATEN, to become late (coming after the expected time)