Late afternoon is a time of day that falls between the afternoon and EVENING. It is often referred to as TWILIGHT, which is an 8-letter word in the crossword. Late afternoon is usually around 4 o'clock, which is a 4-letter word in the crossword. It can also be referred to as 5 o'clock, another 4-letter word in the crossword. EVENING is another 7-letter word in the crossword and is the time of day that follows late afternoon. TEATIME is also a 7-letter word in the crossword and is a term used to describe the late afternoon meal.