--- eel, South American fish (8)

I believe the answer is:

electric

(Other definitions for electric that I've seen before include "startling effect" , "Mains-powered or thrilling" , "Thrillingly exciting" , "Relic etc charged with current" , "Thrilling (fig.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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