The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GHOULISH
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The straight part
We know that "Macabre" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case macabre = ghoulish.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 GHOULISH mean?
GHOULISH adjective- Of or pertaining to ghouls.
- Of or pertaining to corpses and graverobbing.
- Fascinated by corpses.