This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ L
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About the answer
FILIAL as a word: (not comparable) Pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; (comparable) Respectful of the duties and attitudes of sons or daughters toward their parents.
FILIAL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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