Cryptic crossword clue
Jack’s target in this training beat that in Paris 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Jack’s target in this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jack’s target in this = petanque.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PETANQUE mean?

PETANQUE noun
  1. Any of various ores, including forms of silver sulfide (such as stephanite) and the copper ore tetrahedrite.
PETANQUE noun
  1. A form of boules originating from the south of France.

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