Cryptic crossword clue
Odd characters also found among CIA brides 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ECCENTRICS

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The straight part
We know that "Odd characters" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case odd characters = eccentrics.
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 ECCENTRICS mean?

ECCENTRICS noun
  1. One who does not behave like others.
  2. A kook; a person of bizarre habits or beliefs.
  3. A circle not having the same centre as another.
  4. A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.

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