In need of an evening out? Crossword Clue

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In need of an evening out? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

EVENING (noun)
1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
2. a later concluding time period
NEED (verb)
1. have need of
2. require as useful, just, or proper
NEED (noun)
1. anything that is necessary but lacking
2. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

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38. "Is this seat taken ...?"

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52. Waxed, in a way

54. Scrape (out)

56. Org. that measures A.Q.I.

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