The term DARK AREA can be defined by the following crossword solutions: SHADOW (6 letters), SUNSPOT (7 letters), UMBRA (5 letters), MARE (4 letters), NEBULA (6 letters), and EVIL (4 letters). A SHADOW is a dark area created by an object blocking light from a source. Sunspots are dark areas on the surface of the sun caused by intense magnetic activity. An UMBRA is a dark area in a SHADOW where all light is blocked. A MARE is a dark area on the moon's surface caused by ancient lava flows. A NEBULA is a large cloud of dust and gas in space, often appearing as a dark area. EVIL is a term used to describe something that is morally wrong or bad.