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It's a relic, strangely lifelike (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

realistic

'lifelike' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'it's a relic strangely' is the wordplay.
'strangely' is an anagram indicator.
'its'+'a'+'relic'='itsarelic'
'itsarelic' is an anagram of 'REALISTIC'.

(Other definitions for realistic that I've seen before include "It is clear (anag)" , "Faithful" , "Objective" , "true-to-life" , "It is clear, being practical and sensible" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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