The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RELICS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RELICS
- Odd pieces from Sicilytransported as mementos
- Mementos of priest hoarded by Roman Catholic saint
- Republics with no local souvenirs
- Objects of historical interest found by priest in church seen on the left
- Dereliction showing what's left behind
- Duplicates father removed are mementos
- Developed slicer for leftovers
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What does RELICS mean?
RELICS noun- That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
- Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
- A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
- (often of guitars) To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.