Cryptic crossword clue
Smooth financial organisation may be exposed with the tide changing 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does SANDBANK mean?

SANDBANK noun
  1. A ridge of sand along a shore that is partially or totally submerged and thus a hazard to shipping.

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