Cryptic crossword clue
Obstinate editor got killed by mud cat 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "mud cat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mud cat = bullhead.
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 BULLHEAD mean?

BULLHEAD noun
  1. Any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae.
  2. (Europe, Asia) Any of various sculpins of the suborder Scorpaenoidei
  3. (Europe, Asia) The European bullhead, Cottus gobio.
  4. A fish of species Gobiomorphus gobioides.
  5. An obstinate person.
  6. A bullhead rail.
  7. A chronograph (watch or stopwatch) with two push buttons arranged like the horns of a bull on the top end of the case, typically with the crown between them.

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