Cryptic crossword clue
A spy chief enters agent’s new forms of ID 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "forms of ID" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forms of id = nametags.
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 NAMETAGS mean?

NAMETAGS noun
  1. A tag with one's name inscribed on it.

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