Cryptic crossword clue
Story about US city over the last millennium potentially dangerous? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "potentially dangerous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case potentially dangerous = flammable.
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 FLAMMABLE mean?

FLAMMABLE noun
  1. Any flammable substance.
FLAMMABLE adjective
  1. Capable of burning, especially a liquid.
  2. Easily set on fire.
  3. Subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion.

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