Cryptic crossword clue
Relative from one city in Merseyside area? 2-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word IN-LAW

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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 = in-law.
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What does IN-LAW mean?

IN-LAW noun
  1. A relative by marriage (or through affinity). Affinal relative; affine.
  2. Sometimes specifically a parent-in-law of one's child, for which the dedicated terms co-mother-in-law, co-father-in-law are rare

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