Cryptic crossword clue
Removal of stone in house cat, the last of many 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Removal of stone" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case removal of stone = lithotomy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LITHOTOMY mean?

LITHOTOMY noun
  1. A surgical method for removal of calculi, such as kidney stones and gallstones.

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