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Shadowy Area Crossword Clue

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noun

• a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra

34%5 Say backing away from offence is a shadowy area
noun

• a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light

27%5Shadowy powerful faction
noun

• a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

• a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)

verb

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

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New York Times07 May 1999 Across 46
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