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Considered capable of dark deeds? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shady

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'considered capable of dark' is the definition.
'shady' can be an answer for 'dark' (thesaurus). I'm not certain of the 'considered capable of' bit.

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(Other definitions for shady that I've seen before include "Of doubtful legality" , "Of questionable morality out of the sunlight" , "Disreputable -- out of the sun" , "Disreputable - umbrageous" , "Suspicious, fishy" .)

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