Dad sounds more remote (6)

I believe the answer is:

father

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'dad' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for father that I've seen before include "Raft he made for a relative" , "Male parent" , "pops" , "dad" , "PA" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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