Cryptic crossword clue
Cat monster returns 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word GIB

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The straight part
We know that "Cat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cat = gib.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does GIB mean?

GIB noun
  1. A bolt or wedge made from wood or metal used for holding a machine part in place.
  2. A castrated male cat or ferret.
  3. A male cat; a tomcat.
  4. A hooked prolongation on the lower jaw of a male salmon or trout.
GIB verb
  1. To fasten in place with a gib.
GIB noun
  1. Miscellaneous pieces of a fragged character, most often in first-person shooters.
GIB verb
  1. To blast an enemy or opponent into gibs.
GIB noun
  1. Plasterboard.
GIB verb
  1. To install plasterboard.

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