Cryptic crossword clue
Playing concertina not on without core piece 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "without core piece" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without core piece = acentric.
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 ACENTRIC mean?

ACENTRIC adjective
  1. Not centered; without a center.

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