What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sinister trail pursued by Yankee (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sinister". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHADOW (synonym="trail") + Y (abbreviation="Yankee") = SHADOWY; definition: "Sinister" The answer is SHADOWY.

Sinister trail pursued by Yankee (7)

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