The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word EVIL-DOERS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result EVIL-DOERS
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The straight part
We know that "bad people" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bad people = evil-doers.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 EVIL-DOERS mean?
EVIL-DOERS noun- A person who performs evil acts.