The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BANKROLL
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What does BANKROLL mean?
BANKROLL noun- A roll of banknotes or other paper currency, carried in lieu of a wallet.
- The monetary assets of a person or organization.
- To fund a project; to underwrite something.