What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female relative to bust some moves, not showing initial anxiety (10)" mean?

The definition is "Female relative". The wordplay uses acrostic. ANCE (synonym="bust some moves") + STRESS (synonym="anxiety") = ANCESTRESS; definition: "Female relative" The answer is ANCESTRESS.

Female relative to bust some moves, not showing initial anxiety (10)

Times Cryptic #28676 | 15 Across | 2023-08-08 flower

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