Cryptic crossword clue
Killer‘s mistake is to interrupt races 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Killer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case killer = terrorist.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TERRORIST mean?

TERRORIST noun
  1. A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
  2. An agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.
TERRORIST adjective
  1. Of or relating to terrorism.

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