“Fathers” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SIRES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fathers”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 27, 2025, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on September 27, 2025.
Crossing entries
Sep 27, 2025 grid11DAlternative to a crib9 ltrs›12DClassic rock?9 ltrs›23DKind of contest with multiple chances to participate10 ltrs›27DIs on the bottom?4 ltrs›36DNatural history museum collection8 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 19, 2026NYT Crossword33 Down•••••SIRESSep 27, 2025NYT Crossword40 Across•••••SIRESOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SIRES5 ltrs
••••DADS4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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