Went out for the night? Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

NIGHT (noun)
1. the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
2. Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx
OUT (adverb)
1. from one’s possession
OUT (adjective)
1. knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
2. excluded from use or mention
OUT (verb)
1. to state openly and publicly one’s homosexuality
2. be made known; be disclosed or revealed
OUT (noun)
1. (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball

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