The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SEPTAL
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The straight part
We know that "relating to partition perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relating to partition perhaps = septal.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SEPTAL mean?
SEPTAL adjective- Of or pertaining to the septum.
- Relating to an Irish clan or sept.