Cryptic crossword clue
Mercy from Lenin admitting end of regime on country borders 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LENIENCY

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The straight part
We know that "Mercy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mercy = leniency.
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 LENIENCY mean?

LENIENCY noun
  1. The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
  2. An act of being lenient.

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