The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ENFORCER
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What does ENFORCER mean?
ENFORCER noun- One who enforces.
- The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
- A player tasked with physically intimidating or confronting the opposition.