Cryptic crossword clue
Court that let loose a killer 3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CUT-THROAT

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What does CUT-THROAT mean?

CUT-THROAT 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.
CUT-THROAT 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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