Cryptic crossword clue
Strangler’s target struggled to keep in centre of crowd 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GAROTTE

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What does GAROTTE mean?

GAROTTE noun
  1. A cord, wire or similar used for strangulation.
  2. An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.
GAROTTE verb
  1. To execute by strangulation.
  2. To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.

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