Here are the possible solutions for it can be covered by a shadow clue
Answer
Clue
Relevancy
eyelid
Clue
It can be covered by a shadow
It may be covered in shadow
Definition
a fold of skin that covers the eye
deepstate
Clue
So-called shadow government that can't be overthrown, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
lid
Clue
You usually can't see your shadow on it
Definition
a cover, hinged or separate, for the opening and closing of a receptacle
icome
Clue
"Can ___? Can I? Can I?"
plea
Clue
"Can I? Can I? Can I?" e.g.
Definition
to dispute in a court
devo
Clue
Band that covered "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
Definition
(short for) devolution, as in devo max, an arrangement in which a central government transfers the maximum amount of authority to a regional government while still retaining sovereignty over it