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An abbreviated moniker (3)

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I believe the answer is:

ike

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'an abbreviated moniker' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'an abbreviated moniker' is the wordplay.
'IKE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ike that I've seen before include "President Eisenhower" , "Former US President (informally)" , "Nickname of old US president" , "Thirty fourth US president's nickname" , "Nickname for Dwight Eisenhower" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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