Crossword clue
“Certain father figures”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
PAPABEARSLetters9
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Certain father figures” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 19, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Certain father figures” clue?+
The answer is PAPABEARS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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