Cryptic crossword clue
The Boston Strangler? A blend of rat and ogre 7

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

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What does GARROTE mean?

GARROTE noun
  1. An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation
  2. Something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation
GARROTE verb
  1. To execute by strangulation
  2. To kill using a garrote

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