Within cult, I'm a target for threats (8)
I believe the answer is:
ultimata
'threats' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'within cult i'm a target' is the wordplay.
'within' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ULTIMATA' can be found hidden inside 'cult im a target'.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ultimata that I've seen before include "Final demands" , "Final offers" , "Last offers" .)