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Traces dogs' companions (7)

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I believe the answer is:

shadows

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This clue could be a double definition.

'traces' is the first definition.
('shadow' can be a synonym of 'trace')

'dogs' companions' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for shadows that I've seen before include "They're cast by blocking the sun" , "tracks" , "Dogs" , "1960s band" , "Dark areas where the light is blocked" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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