Tough-but-loving fathers, informally Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Tough-but-loving fathers, informally” from the New York Times crossword of February 17, 2026? It has 9 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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PAPABEARS is the answer to “Tough-but-loving fathers, informally”.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A 9-letter answer that starts with P.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PRASBPEAA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Certain father figures”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Tough-but-loving fathers, informally”?
PAPABEARS, 9 letters.
When was “Tough-but-loving fathers, informally” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with P.