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One of the family on the French Riviera we hear (5)

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niece

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'one of the family' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for niece that I've seen before include "[PRIEST'S] daughter?" , "Brother or sister's daughter" , "Brother's daughter" , "Brother's girl" , "Criminal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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