What does the cryptic crossword clue "The ways of one's ancestors, might one say? (6)" mean?

The definition is "ways". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like [might one say] “roots” with reference to the distinctive ethnic or cultural identity of one’s ancestors The answer is ROUTES.

The ways of one's ancestors, might one say? (6)

Times Cryptic #28778 | 9 Across | 2023-12-05 flower

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