Crossword clue
“Father”
This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 8, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 4 times
PAPALetters4
Starts withP
Ends withA
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SIRE | 4 | 2 of 4 |
| OUR | 3 | 1 of 4 |
| PAPA | 4 | 1 of 4 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Father” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with A.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 8, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Father” clue?+
The answer is PAPA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 8, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 8, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.