Matter of course is a phrase that is used to describe something that is expected or taken for granted. The crossword solutions for this phrase are SYLLABUS (8 letters), MEAT (4 letters), and DIVOT (5 letters). SYLLABUS is a document that outlines the topics, goals, and expectations of a course. MEAT is a type of food that is made from the flesh of animals. DIVOT is a piece of turf or grass that is removed from the ground, usually by a golf club.