Cryptic crossword clue
Cruelty that’s part of society? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INHUMANITY

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The straight part
We know that "Cruelty/Cruelty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cruelty/cruelty = inhumanity.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INHUMANITY mean?

INHUMANITY noun
  1. The lack of compassion.
  2. An inhuman act.

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