Cryptic crossword clue
Killer in cult that is infiltrated by detectives 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word INSECTICIDE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Killer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case killer = insecticide.
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 INSECTICIDE mean?

INSECTICIDE noun
  1. A substance used to kill insects.

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