What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eccentric person not natural perhaps as cheat (9)" mean?

The definition is "cheat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARD (synonym="eccentric person") + SHARP (synonym="‘not natural perhaps’ – as in musical notes") = CARDSHARP; definition: "cheat" The answer is CARDSHARP.

Eccentric person not natural perhaps as cheat (9)

Independent Cryptic #11750 | 4 Across | 2024-06-07 flower

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