Cryptic crossword clue
Within cult, I’m a target for threats 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "threats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case threats = ultimata.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ULTIMATA mean?

ULTIMATA noun
  1. A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war.

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