Cryptic crossword clue
Express doubt on call to involve him in the killing 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BUTCHERY

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

BUTCHERY noun
  1. The cruel, ruthless killings of humans, as at a slaughterhouse.
  2. An abattoir, a slaughterhouse.
  3. The butchering of meat.
  4. A disastrous effort, an atrocious failure.
  5. A meat market
BUTCHERY noun
  1. The stereotypical behaviors and accoutrements of being a butch lesbian.

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