Shadow Causing Some Encumbrance Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light
	25%	9		Symbolic burden or encumbrance
	noun • (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps • large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
	25%	14		Encumbrance
	noun • unwelcome burdensome difficulty

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The Guardian Cryptic29 Aug 2012	Across 24
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