The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REDEPOSIT
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More clues leading to the result REDEPOSIT
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The straight part
We know that "Relay" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relay = redeposit.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does REDEPOSIT mean?
REDEPOSIT verb- To deposit again.
- To form into a new accumulation; used especially of sediments moved from an original position