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Reference given by uncle? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

relation

I believe this is a double definition.

'reference' is the first definition.
(eg 'in relation to' means 'in reference to')

'uncle?' is the second definition.
(uncle is a kind of relation)

'given by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for relation that I've seen before include "Person related by blood or marriage" , "Story-telling - member of the family" , "Telling" , "Respect" , "Story; member of family" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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