What does the cryptic crossword clue "Relative from America in the money? Not much (6)" mean?

The definition is "Relative". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). US (synonym="America") in COIN (synonym="one coin is not much money") = COUSIN; definition: "Relative" The answer is COUSIN.

Relative from America in the money? Not much (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29543 | 26 Across | 2024-11-18 flower

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