The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BARBARITY
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The straight part
We know that "Savagery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case savagery = barbarity.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BARBARITY mean?
BARBARITY noun- The state of being barbarous; brutality
- A barbaric act
- Crudity
- A crude act