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Dad's silent partner (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mum

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This clue might be a double definition.

'dad's' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'silent partner' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for mum that I've seen before include "Mother - she's the word for secrecy" , "old lady" , "Mother (colloq.)" , "Silent; parent" , "Tight-lipped" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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