The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AVOIDABLE
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The straight part
We know that "Like something one won’t catch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like something one won’t catch = avoidable.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 AVOIDABLE mean?
AVOIDABLE noun- Something that can or should be avoided.
- Capable of being vacated; liable to be annulled or made invalid; voidable.
- Capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped.