What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dark image when commercial breaks appear (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dark image". The wordplay uses charade, container. AD (synonym of "commercial") + SHOW (synonym of "appear") [container: "breaks"]; definition: "Dark image" The answer is Shadow.

Dark image when commercial breaks appear (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3081 | 23 Down | 2020-11-08 flower

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