One who might often say "ask your mom," lovingly — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the June 12 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
DAD
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
June 12 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword June 12 2025
DAD
___ joke (unfunny joke)
DAD
3
Phil to Alex, in "Modern Family"
DAD
3
Type of bod or joke
DAD
3
Father, to his kids
DAD
3
(6/6) "#1 ___," the proud claim on that classic mug he uses every morning ... and what 20a, 35a, 42a, 54a, and 9d prove beyond a doubt.
DAD
3
Father, affectionately
DAD
3
King Triton, to Ariel
DAD
3
Atticus Finch, to Scout
DAD
3
Paternal palindrome
DAD
3
Father, affectionately
DAD
3
Source of groan-worthy humor, perhaps
DAD
3
Father's Day VIP, lovingly
DAD
3
Drenched, say
WET
3
"___ la la" (song syllables)
TRA
3
Upper part of a bikini
BRA
3
"I ___ you an apology"
OWE
3
Carpet alternative
RUG
3
Persuade gently (rhymes with "hoax")
COAX
4
Knowledge range
KEN
3
Snowman from "Frozen"
OLAF
4
"___ Alone," 1990 film starring Macaulay Culkin that features a fake gangster film called "Angels with Filthy Souls"
HOME
4
Scotch ___ (adhesive strip)
TAPE
4
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