The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 plus 3 letter word DAY TO DAY
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result DAY TO DAY
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What does DAY TO DAY mean?
DAY TO DAY noun- Ordinary, monotonous routine; that which is usual or mundane.
- Ordinary or mundane.
- Happening every day.
- Subject to daily redetermination.
- On a daily basis.