Cryptic crossword clue
Chart out cure — principally tobacco is a killer 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CUTTHROAT

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The straight part
We know that "killer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case killer = cutthroat.
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 CUTTHROAT mean?

CUTTHROAT noun
  1. A murderer who slits the throats of victims.
  2. An unscrupulous, ruthless or unethical person.
  3. A three-player pocket billiards game where the object is to be the last player with at least one ball still on the table.
CUTTHROAT adjective
  1. Involving the cutting of throats
  2. Of or relating to a card game where everyone plays for him or herself rather than playing with a partner.
  3. Ruthlessly competitive, dog-eat-dog

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