Cryptic crossword clue
A cruel gent that’s disturbed aged relative 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 5 letter word GREAT UNCLE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "aged relative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aged relative = great uncle.
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Crossword Answer definitions

GREAT UNCLE noun
  1. An uncle of one's parent (i.e. a brother or brother-in-law of one's grandparent).

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