Trail secretly (6)

I believe the answer is:

shadow

(Other definitions for shadow that I've seen before include "Inseparable companion; dark patch" , "It's cast when light is blocked" , "Follow closely; pale imitation" , "Follow secretly; obscure" , "Trail" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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