Distant relation needs to be up, keeping on the ball Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALERT Distant relation needs to be up, keeping on the ball (5) The Telegraph Cryptic May 12, 2021
6% FAR Distant (3) Universal Dec 3, 2025
5% AKIN Related (to) (4) Universal Dec 18, 2025
5% ALAR Relating to a wing (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 16, 2025
5% RIFT Break in relations (4) Wall Street Journal Dec 13, 2025
5% FELINE Cat-related (6) Commuter Dec 12, 2025
5% NEURAL Related to nerves (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 10, 2025
5% MENTAL Mind-related (6) Commuter Dec 9, 2025
5% PAL Pen ___ (distant friend) (3)
5% CHIN "Keep your ___ up!" (encouraging words) (4)

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