Cryptic crossword clue
Showing morbid interest in destroying high soul 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Showing morbid interest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing morbid interest = ghoulish.
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 GHOULISH mean?

GHOULISH adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to ghouls.
  2. Of or pertaining to corpses and graverobbing.
  3. Fascinated by corpses.

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