The Jackal, in “The Day of the Jackal,” e.g. Crossword Clue

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The Jackal, in “The Day of the Jackal,” e.g. Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
2. a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

Hint 2: Clue Definition

JACKAL (noun)
1. Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair

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