How many letters does the top answer for “the shedding of blood resulting in murder” have?

The most common answer is bloodshed (9 letters).

Crossword clue: the shedding of blood resulting in murder

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

bloodshed 9 letters wn-def

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

gore 4 letters wn-def

wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument