Cryptic crossword clue
Slaughtered fiend etc and passed on 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "passed on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case passed on = infected.
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 INFECTED mean?

INFECTED verb
  1. To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).
  2. To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion.
INFECTED adjective
  1. Having an infection.

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