The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SANGUINARY
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The straight part
We know that "Bloodthirsty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bloodthirsty = sanguinary.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SANGUINARY mean?
SANGUINARY noun- A bloodthirsty person.
- The plant common yarrow, or herba sanguinaria (Achillea millefolium).
- (of an event) Involving bloodshed.
- (of a person) Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
- (of an object) Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.