Cryptic crossword clue
Family at English city in massacre 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "massacre" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case massacre = bloodbath.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

BLOODBATH noun
  1. Indiscriminate killing or slaughter, a massacre.
  2. An aggressive or very violent contest or confrontation.
  3. An upset (as of a game with unexpected results, or a national presidential convention) or heavy defeat.
  4. A large financial loss or massive layoff brought about by negative economic conditions.
  5. A bath taken in warm blood used as a restorative or medical treatment.

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