Mother left in charge, unlike father Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FEMALE Mother left in charge, unlike father (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 10, 2016
6% PAL Father left as a friend (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jan 1, 2026
6% BIRTHPARENTS Biological mother and father (12) The Times Concise Oct 29, 2025
6% PARENT Mother or father (6) (6) Mirror Quick Oct 21, 2025
5% POUR Be mother? (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Jan 12, 2026
5% MEATY Unlike vegan food (5) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
5% SOW Mother in a sty (3)
5% BIGIF "That's a ___!" ("Seems unlikely!") (5) New York Times Mini Jan 6, 2026
5% EXITED Left (6) LA Times Daily Jan 4, 2026
5% GONE Left (4) LA Times Daily Jan 3, 2026

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