Crossword clue
“French fathers”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PERESLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “French fathers” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 3, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.
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What is the answer to the “French fathers” clue?+
The answer is PERES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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