The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word KOOKY
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The straight part
We know that "eccentric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eccentric = kooky.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.
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What does KOOKY mean?
KOOKY adjective- Eccentric, strange, or foolish; crazy or insane; kookish.
- Behaving like a kook (a person with poor style or skill); kook-like.