The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word COTISE
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The straight part
We know that "Ordinary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ordinary = cotise.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COTISE mean?
COTISE noun- A diminutive of the bendlet, containing one half its area or one quarter the area of the bend.
- To border a bend, etc., with cottises, barrulets, etc.