The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word THREAT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result THREAT
- Running around, the rat is a danger
- Danger the art is fake
- Danger which carries on
- Potential danger which overwhelms some soldiers
- Danger that overwhelms some soldiers
- Mad Hatter’s a menace
- Menace source of terror, heart pounded
- . Warning nurse about hospital
- Moving right up the rat menace
- Warning model to come before 5
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The straight part
We know that "Potential danger" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case potential danger = threat.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does THREAT mean?
THREAT noun- An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
- An indication of potential or imminent danger.
- A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
- To press; urge; compel.
- To threaten.
- To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten.