It shares an etymology with "nepotism" (5)

I believe the answer is:

niece

(Other definitions for niece that I've seen before include "Young female relative" , "Brother or sister's daughter" , "Criminal" , "Preparation for curdling milk" , "A sibling's daughter" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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