Cryptic crossword clue
Relative of 9 possibly found in a willow tree 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CATKIN

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The straight part
We know that "found in a willow tree" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case found in a willow tree = catkin.
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 CATKIN mean?

CATKIN noun
  1. A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.

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