Cryptic crossword clue
With hardening of heart, settle accounts — they’re at end of range 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 plus 1 letter word FOOTHILLS  –

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does FOOTHILLS  – mean?

FOOTHILLS  – noun
  1. A hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.

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