What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tag and arrest somebody (8)" mean?

The definition is "Tag". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NICK (synonym of "arrest") + NAME (synonym of "somebody"); definition: "Tag" The answer is NICKNAME.

Tag and arrest somebody (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29113 | 9 Across | 2023-07-04 flower

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