This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (78 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ S
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DADS as a word: (informal) A father, a male parent; Used to address one's father; often capitalized.
DADS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 27, 2026.
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