Cryptic crossword clue
Occasionally I’ve eyed Rose in slacks 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word VEERS

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The straight part
We know that "slacks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slacks = veers.
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 VEERS mean?

VEERS noun
  1. A turn or swerve; an instance of veering.

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