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Killing Phil, Mario and Gus? Off with their heads! (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hilarious

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'killing' is the definition.
(killing can informally mean very funny)

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(Other definitions for hilarious that I've seen before include "Uriah's oil (anag.)" , "Louis' hair! (anag)" , "Extremely amusing" , "Priceless!" , "Extremely funny" .)

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