Crossword clue

“Father figure?”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
DADBOD
Letters6
Starts withD
Ends withD
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 19, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Father figure?” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 19, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Father figure?” clue?+

The answer is DADBOD (6 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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