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Ghosts, shades (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spectres

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'ghosts' is the first definition.
(spectre can mean a ghost)

'shades' is the second definition.
('spectre' can be a synonym of 'shade')

(Other definitions for spectres that I've seen before include "Respects, being spirits" , "Pay respects to ghosts" , "Ghostly apparitions" , "Ghosts, shades" , "Phantoms, apparitions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.
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