Cryptic crossword clue
Usual tips while raising a cat — it will shed hair 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MOULT

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The straight part
We know that "shed hair" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shed hair = moult.
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 MOULT mean?

MOULT noun
  1. The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
  2. The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.
MOULT verb
  1. To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.
  2. To shed in such a manner.

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