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NYT Mini • August 30, 2025

Proud father of daughters, in lingo

Answer:

GIRLDAD

Hint:

Think of a modern slang term for a dad who enthusiastically celebrates raising girls, often seen in social media bios.

Explanation:

This clue plays on modern slang where "girl dad" is a proud term for a father raising daughters. The word "lingo" hints that the answer is a casual or trendy phrase rather than formal language. Combine "girl" and "dad" to get "GIRLDAD," a popular cultural shorthand.

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