Cryptic crossword clue
It’s a man’s dubious form of worship 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SATANISM

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The straight part
We know that "form of worship" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case form of worship = satanism.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SATANISM mean?

SATANISM noun
  1. Worship of Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
  2. A profession, philosophy, or ideological construct featuring a positive, admirable, or useful association to the figure, character or entity known as 'Satan'; or, featuring opposition to all morality and the procurement of what is wanted regardless of the consequences concerning others.
  3. LaVeyan Satanism.
  4. A devilish disposition.

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