The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word APPERTAIN
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More clues leading to the result APPERTAIN
- Apply initially after exercise, right, to stop soreness
- Relate to an unusual pet pirana
- Concern for a forward in agony
- Relate to a pawnshop losing all content — inevitable after uncle’s focus dropped
- Relate to a forward in agony
- Belong as a troublesome person keeping jaunty
- ‘Relate‘ being bold to break up a heartache?
- ‘Relate‘ organised paper with volunteers at home
- ‘Relate’ gets adult forward in anguish
- With a lowering look, can relate
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The straight part
We know that "Relate to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relate to = appertain.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 APPERTAIN mean?
APPERTAIN verb- To belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.
- To belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc..