Cryptic crossword clue
Former word one country used for mass murder… 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word EXTERMINATION

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The straight part
We know that "mass murder" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mass murder = extermination.
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 EXTERMINATION mean?

EXTERMINATION noun
  1. The act of exterminating; total destruction or eradication
  2. Elimination.

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