What does the cryptic crossword clue "Release relative, not entirely a killer (7)" mean?

The definition is "Release". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UNCL (synonym="UNCL") + ASP (synonym="ASP") = UNCLASP; definition: "Release" The answer is UNCLASP.

Release relative, not entirely a killer (7)

Guardian Cryptic #26511 | 2 Down | 2015-03-05 flower

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