Cryptic crossword clue
Pretend an eccentric was boring 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TREPANNED

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The straight part
We know that "was boring" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was boring = trepanned.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TREPANNED mean?

TREPANNED verb
  1. To create a large hole by making a narrow groove outlining the shape of the hole and then removing the plug of material remaining by less expensive means.
  2. To use a trepan; to trephine.
TREPANNED verb
  1. To ensnare; to seduce, to trick.

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