Cryptic crossword clue
Shows off very senior relatives 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shows off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shows off = vaunts.
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 VAUNTS mean?

VAUNTS noun
  1. A boast; an instance of vaunting.
VAUNTS verb
  1. To speak boastfully.
  2. To speak boastfully about.
  3. To boast of; to make a vain display of; to display with ostentation.
VAUNTS noun
  1. The first part.

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