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Fatherly Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 31 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PATERNAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PATERNAL
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PATERNAL" which means:
- adjective
- • Belonging to or inherited from one's father
- • Characteristic of a father
- • Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent adjective satellite
- • Related on the father's side
An example sentence would be:
- • "He has a strong paternal instinct and is always protective of his younger siblings."
- • "My paternal grandparents live in a small town in texas."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick29 Aug 2022 | Down 4 | |
| The Guardian Quick29 Sep 2007 | Across 10 | |
| New York Times12 Apr 2004 | Down 23 | |
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