Customary practices are behaviors and traditions that have been passed down through generations. USAGES (6 letters) refers to the accepted ways of doing something, WONTS (5 letters) are habits or tendencies that are typical of a person or group, RITES (5 letters) are formal or ceremonial observances, and USES (4 letters) are the purpose for which something is designed or used. All of these terms refer to customary practices that have been established over time.