“Parental term that is phonetically more difficult to say than "dada"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAMA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Parental term that is phonetically more difficult to say than "dada"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 11, 2025, where it runs at 38 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.