Cryptic crossword clue
Lingers around ancient relics 4-5

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

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The straight part
We know that "relics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relics = holdovers.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HOLDOVERS mean?

HOLDOVERS noun
  1. Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.
  2. The distance (at target) by which a rifle scope is aimed higher than the intended point of impact in order to compensate for bullet drop over the distance to the target.

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