Darkest part of a shadow initially (understandably) makes beasts run away (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UMBRA Darkest part of a shadow initially (understandably) makes beasts run away (5) (5)
5% SEE Understand (3) New York Times Mini May 16, 2026
5% PENUMBRA Shadow in the sky (8) Newsday May 16, 2026
5% GET Understand (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 12, 2026
5% BLACK Darkest colour (5) (5) Mirror Classic May 10, 2026
5% GRASP Understand (5) USA Today May 8, 2026
5% TURNTAIL Spin and run away (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 1, 2026
5% LURK Skulk in the shadows (4) New York Times May 1, 2026
5% GETS Understands (4) Commuter Apr 29, 2026
5% DUMBS ____ down, makes easier to understand (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 24, 2026
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