Similar in nature (7)

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akin

'similar in nature' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for akin that I've seen before include "Similar in quality" , "Similar, like" , "Of a similar nature" , "Seemingly related" , "Having similar characteristics" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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