Meaning
Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French papa, from Middle French papa, from Old French papa, from Latin papa, probably originally a reduplicated imitation of a child's early efforts at vocalising Latin pater (“father”). Compare Ancient Greek πάππας (páppas, “papa, daddy”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 57 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-30PACDEKN
- 2026-09-24PABELOW
- 2026-07-07PABDLOR
- 2026-06-03ADIPTVY
- 2026-05-18PAUHCTZ
- 2026-05-16AEHNOPT
- 2026-04-15AETNMPV
- 2026-02-27PABCEIL
- 2026-02-15AGTRIPH
- 2026-02-02PYAEHIN
- 2026-01-25PATRICO
- 2026-01-11PANICMO
+45 earlier appearances in the archive.