Offense, so to speak Crossword Clue

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Offense, so to speak Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
2. a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
(verb)
1. represent the effect of shade or shadow on
2. cast a shadow over

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SPEAK (verb)
1. exchange thoughts; talk with
2. use language
OFFENSE (noun)
1. a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

Hint 3: Anagram

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