In the Deakin family? (4)

I believe the answer is:

akin

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'in the deakin family?' is the definition.
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'in the deakin family?' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'AKIN' is hidden within 'deakin family'.

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(Other definitions for akin that I've seen before include "Related or similar - as a relative?" , "Similar, like" , "Related or similiar" , "Close" , "Of like nature or related" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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