Cryptic crossword clue
Genial Navy bunch — full bars with no outsiders 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does AVUNCULAR mean?

AVUNCULAR adjective
  1. In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
  2. (by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

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