Clan member not taking sides -- Scot just wins (6)
I believe the answer is:
cousin
'clan member' is the definition.
(a member of one's family or clan)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cousin that I've seen before include "Son or daughter of an uncle or aunt" , "Relation, could be kissing" , "Family relation" , "Family relative" , "Address used among sovereigns" .)