Cryptic crossword clue
In case beginning to eat in hotel becomes a regular event 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "regular event" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case regular event = triennial.
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 TRIENNIAL mean?

TRIENNIAL noun
  1. A third anniversary.
  2. A plant that requires three years to complete its life-cycle.
TRIENNIAL adjective
  1. Happening every three years.
  2. Lasting for three years.

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