Cryptic crossword clue
Kills time essentially with distance runner on evening shifts

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

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The straight part
We know that "Kills" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kills = immolates.
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 IMMOLATES mean?

IMMOLATES verb
  1. To kill as a sacrifice.
  2. To destroy, especially by fire.

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