Cryptic crossword clue
Landlords at first start losing it when housing bill slashed 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "slashed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slashed = laciniate.
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 LACINIATE mean?

LACINIATE adjective
  1. Bordered with a fringe.

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