The term 'early EVENING' can be broken down into SEVEN crossword solutions: SEVEN (5 letters), SIX (3 letters), SUNSET (6 letters), EVENING (7 letters), SUNDOWN (7 letters), EVENTIDE (8 letters), and NIGHTFALL (9 letters). Early EVENING is the time of day between late afternoon and night, usually around SUNSET. It is also known as the 'golden hour' due to the warm light that is cast during this time. The terms SEVEN, SIX, SUNSET, EVENING, SUNDOWN, EVENTIDE, and NIGHTFALL all refer to different stages of the early EVENING.