Father figures
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue Father figures from the New York Times Midi for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Father figures (3)
Answer
The answer to Father figures is Pas (3 letters).
Why does Pas fit this clue?
This clue uses a straightforward definition approach where 'Father figures' directly points to PAS, the plural of 'pa,' an informal term for father. Pa is a casual, affectionate way children address their fathers, similar to 'dad' or 'papa.' The clue works by taking the informal word for father and making it plural with 'figures,' creating a simple definitional relationship between the clue phrase and the three-letter answer.
What does Father figures mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
father
noun
•a male parent
•a person who originates or establishes something
figures
noun
•important or influential people
•numerical symbols or statistics
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 19-across in the New York Times Midi on March 29, 2026, by Tom McCoy, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
NYT Midi — Mar 29, 2026
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What does Pas mean?
noun
•A pace; a step, as in a dance or in marching.
•The right of going foremost; precedence.
•Father, papa.
•Grandpa, grandfather.
•A fortified Maori settlement of pre-European and early European times
•An unfortified Maori village or settlement; a kainga
Origin of the word Pas
•origin: Latin passus
•period: 13th century
The word entered English through Old French 'pas' and originally meant 'a step' or 'pace,' which is why we still use it in expressions like 'pas de deux' in ballet.
How to use Pas in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Pas.
•“The ballet featured several pas de deux where the male dancers served as father figures to the younger performers.”
•“She practiced the complex pas from Swan Lake until her footwork was flawless.”
•“The choreographer designed a beautiful pas de trois for the wedding scene.”
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- What is the answer to Father figures?
- The answer is Pas (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Father figures have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Pas.
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Puzzle
NYT Midi — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Ian Livengood
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position
19 Across
answer length
3 letters