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Dad's a dear fellow (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

old man

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This clue could be a double definition.

'dad's' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'a dear fellow' is the second definition.
'old man' can be an answer for 'fellow' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'a dear' bit.

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(Other definitions for old man that I've seen before include "Aged male as informal father" , "Elderly chap" , "Informal name for father, husband or ship's captain" , "Senior citizen" , "Master?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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