Cryptic crossword clue
Dog eating small cat, a grisly ending’s not unusual 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "not unusual" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not unusual = customary.
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 CUSTOMARY mean?

CUSTOMARY noun
  1. A book containing laws and usages, or customs; a custumal.
CUSTOMARY adjective
  1. In accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage
  2. Holding or held by custom

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