Cryptic crossword clue
Impressive cryptic clue about northern relative 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word GRANDUNCLE

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The straight part
We know that "relative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relative = granduncle.
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 GRANDUNCLE mean?

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

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