Cryptic crossword clue
Fido at last caught, dog collar is going on 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "going on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going on = occurring.
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 OCCURRING mean?

OCCURRING verb
  1. To happen or take place.
  2. To present or offer itself.
  3. To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
  4. To be present or found.
OCCURRING noun
  1. An instance of something occurring; an event or happening.
OCCURRING adjective
  1. (in combination) That occurs in a specified manner.

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