What's needed maybe to be mother? To pater, mostly silly Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TEAPOT What's needed maybe to be mother? To pater, mostly silly (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 16, 2024
58% SAD In need of a hug, maybe (3)
58% TOLERA Sustine, sine, patere (6) The Times O Tempora May 16, 2026
55% TOSPARE Beyond what's needed (7) Thomas Joseph Jun 4, 2026
55% INANE Silly (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 3, 2026
52% ONTHEWHOLE Mostly (10) The Telegraph Quick Jun 1, 2026
52% INANELY In silly fashion (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 31, 2026
52% BIRDBRAIN Silly person (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 21, 2026
52% BOOBOOS Silly mistakes (7) Eugene Sheffer May 21, 2026
52% AIR What talks need to be heard (3) Newsday May 16, 2026

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