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Like The Opposition Present Without Notice Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SHADOW which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SHADOW

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199%6Exact Match!
231%6Notice or take notice of
324%12 Fierce opposition or opposition

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SHADOW" which means:

    noun
  • • Shade within clear boundaries
  • • An unilluminated area
  • • Something existing in perception only
  • • A premonition of something adverse
  • • An indication that something has been present
  • • Refuge from danger or observation
  • • A dominating and pervasive presence
  • • A spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
  • • An inseparable companion
  • verb
  • • Follow, usually without the person's knowledge
  • • Cast a shadow over
  • • Make appear small by comparison
  • adjective
  • • Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.
  • • Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.
  • • Acting in a leadership role before being formally recognized.
  • • Part of, or related to, the opposition in government.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I saw his shadow on the wall."
  • • "The shadow of the tree created a cool spot to sit."

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