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The targeted aunt (5)

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sally

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'aunt' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for sally that I've seen before include "Sortie; witty retort" , "Sortie - Gracie Fields song" , "Set out - girl's name" , "Rush out suddenly" , "army" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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