What may appear after dusk and before dawn NYT Crossword Clue

Think of a short word often used to describe the time span from sunset to sunrise.

An informal contraction of 'until,' often used to indicate time duration.

The clue suggests something that can appear in the evening and morning. '???' is an informal contraction of 'until,' which can be used to describe the time period from dusk until dawn.

Up to, as a certain time, Before, informally, “___ It Happens to You” (Lady Gaga song), Shop ___ you drop, Up to, informally