Grandma, in Gloucester

NAN

["Think of the affectionate term a British child might use for their mother’s mother, often heard in casual conversation. It’s shorter than \"grandma\" and rhymes with \"can.\""]

This clue plays on British slang where "nan" is a common term for grandmother. The mention of "Gloucester" hints at the pronunciation—locals often drop the "g" in words like "grandma," making it sound like "nan-ma," reinforcing "nan" as the answer. It’s a clever way to combine regional dialect with a familiar family nickname.