Cryptic crossword clue
Looking after eccentric cigar nut 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Looking after" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case looking after = curating.
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 CURATING mean?

CURATING verb
  1. To act as a curator for.
  2. To apply selectivity and taste to, as a collection of fashion items or web pages.
  3. To work or act as a curator.

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