Cryptic crossword clue
Normal to come in alone, once in a while 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "once in a while" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case once in a while = sparingly.
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 SPARINGLY mean?

SPARINGLY adverb
  1. In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

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