Cryptic crossword clue
Merciless fox to hurt cat 9

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

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What does CUTTHROAT mean?

CUTTHROAT noun
  1. A murderer who slits the throats of victims.
  2. An unscrupulous, ruthless or unethical person.
  3. A three-player pocket billiards game where the object is to be the last player with at least one ball still on the table.
CUTTHROAT adjective
  1. Involving the cutting of throats
  2. Of or relating to a card game where everyone plays for him or herself rather than playing with a partner.
  3. Ruthlessly competitive, dog-eat-dog

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