“So-called "father of the American cartoon"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “So-called "father of the American cartoon"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 48 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.