Cryptic crossword clue
Such deeds must be shocking, if name is tainted 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Such deeds must be shocking/Such deeds must be shocking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case such deeds must be shocking/such deeds must be shocking = infamies.
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 INFAMIES mean?

INFAMIES noun
  1. The state of being infamous.
  2. A reputation as being evil.
  3. A reprehensible occurrence or situation.
  4. A stigma attaching to a person's character that disqualifies them from being a witness.

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