Cryptic crossword clue
Nominal codes unscrambled, completely grasped 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SO-CALLED

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The straight part
We know that "Nominal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nominal = so-called.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SO-CALLED mean?

SO-CALLED adjective
  1. So named; commonly called by such a name, often with a connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.
  2. So named; commonly called.

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