Cryptic crossword clue
Fiendish types in Slough on the rampage 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GHOULS

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The straight part
We know that "Fiendish types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fiendish types = ghouls.
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 GHOULS mean?

GHOULS noun
  1. (Muslim demonology) A demon said to feed on corpses.
  2. A graverobber.
  3. A person with an undue interest in death and corpses, or more generally in things that are revolting and repulsive.

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