Cryptic crossword clue
Nickname of Zurich banker embroiled in scam 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nickname" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nickname = cognomen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COGNOMEN mean?

COGNOMEN noun
  1. Surname.
  2. The third part of the name of a citizen of Ancient Rome.
  3. A nickname or epithet by which someone is identified.

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