Cryptic crossword clue
Desire for Gore statue to be placed outside toilet by Democrat leader in Louisiana 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Desire for Gore" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case desire for gore = bloodlust.
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 BLOODLUST mean?

BLOODLUST noun
  1. A desire for bloodshed and carnage, often aroused in the heat of battle and leading to uncontrolled slaughter and torture.

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