Cryptic crossword clue
Prison heartlessly fosters scaremongers 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "scaremongers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scaremongers = stirrers.
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 STIRRERS mean?

STIRRERS noun
  1. A device used to stir.
  2. A person who stirs something.
  3. A person who spreads rumours or causes agitation.
  4. One who stirs or moves about, as after sleep.

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