Playing in a shed, two sons being up to no good? (9)

I believe the answer is:

shadiness

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(Other definitions for shadiness that I've seen before include "some activity of doubtful legality" , "State of doubtful legality" , "Underhand quality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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