What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former nurse unfortunately failed my loved ones and relatives (8,6)" mean?

The definition is "loved ones and relatives". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EX (synonym="former") + TEND (synonym="nurse") + FAILED (synonym="FAILED") + MY (synonym="MY") = EXTENDED FAMILY; definition: "loved ones and relatives" The answer is EXTENDED FAMILY.

Former nurse unfortunately failed my loved ones and relatives (8,6)

Times Cryptic #29156 | 8 Across | 2025-02-18 flower

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