The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word EUTHANASIA
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More clues leading to the result EUTHANASIA
- Helped end a hunt organised in European continent
- Auntie has a concoction that puts one to sleep
- European Union, as compared with China etc, produces a happy ending?
- The UN struggles to accept a group of countries making mercy killing
- Word of comparison between two continents — no rope for mercy killing
- Sick auntie has a release from suffering
- Auntie has a shocking service from Dignitas
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The straight part
We know that "Helped end" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case helped end = euthanasia.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EUTHANASIA mean?
EUTHANASIA noun- The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life.
- An easy death, or the means to bring about such a death.