Cryptic crossword clue
Cat seen in various residences 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "residences" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case residences = tenancies.
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 TENANCIES mean?

TENANCIES noun
  1. The occupancy of property, etc., under a lease, or by paying rent.
  2. The period of occupancy by a tenant.
  3. The property occupied by a tenant.

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