Stuck to the shadows (6)

I believe the answer is:

lurked

(Other definitions for lurked that I've seen before include "Sudden or brusque" , "Waited furtively as in shadows" , "Waited stealthily in hiding" , "Waited or hid stealthily" , "Lingered unseen" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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