Shadow, e.g. Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue "Shadow, e.g." is UMBRA.

The word "umbra" is the Latin word for shadow. It is the darkest part of a shadow, and it is caused by the complete blockage of light.

The clue "Shadow, e.g." is an example clue, which means that it is giving an example of the answer word. In this case, the example is the word "umbra".

Here are some other possible answers for the crossword clue "Shadow, e.g.":

SHADE: This is a less technical word for shadow.

GHOST: This refers to the immaterial image of a person or thing.

MIRAGE: This is an optical illusion that creates the appearance of water or other objects in a place where there is none.

PHANTOM: This refers to an apparition or ghost.

PENUMBRAE: This is the partially shaded area of a shadow.

The best way to determine the correct answer is to consider the context of the clue and the length of the answer word.

I hope this helps!