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The aunt who's targeted (5)

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sally

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'the aunt' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for sally that I've seen before include "A sortie or witty remark" , "Go out" , "one in 3 the 12 30 [DROP the DEAD DONKEY]" , "trip" , "Retort - Gracie Fields song" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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