Parental palindrome — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the November 20 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
November 20 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword November 20 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
Angel's instrument
HARP
4
Place to apply gloss
LIP
3
Government agency responsible for air travel safety: Abbr.
TSA
3
___-B, dental hygiene brand
ORAL
4
"... or so ___ been told"
IVE
3
Charged atomic particle
ION
3
"What's Love Got to Do with It" singer ___ Turner
TINA
4
Manhattan or Brooklyn cops: Abbr.
NYPD
4
School transportation, usually
BUS
3
Bill ___, TV's "Science Guy"
NYE
3
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