Cryptic crossword clue
Old forerunner of the Euro made Toni a killing 9

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

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

EXECUTION noun
  1. The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
  2. The state of being accomplished.
  3. The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
  4. The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.
  5. The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.
  6. The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.

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