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Killed a large number (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slew

This clue is a double definition.

'killed' is the first definition.
(historical past tense of slay)

'a large number' is the second definition.
(slew can mean a large amount of something)

(Other definitions for slew that I've seen before include "a large number in America" , "a great number in Chicago" , "twisted position" , "Change direction abruptly" , "Turn uncontrollably" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.
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