This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DAD as a word: (informal) A father, a male parent; Used to address one's father; often capitalized.
DAD has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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