Cryptic crossword clue
Review part of colonial system on those killed 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SLAIN

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The straight part
We know that "those kille" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case those kille = slain.
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 SLAIN mean?

SLAIN noun
  1. (with "the") Those who have been killed.
SLAIN verb
  1. To kill, murder.
  2. To eradicate or stamp out.
  3. (by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
  4. To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
  5. To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).
  6. To have sex with

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