Fatherly (8)

I believe the answer is:

paternal

'fatherly' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for paternal that I've seen before include "Fatherly in prenatal way" , "Fatherly in pre-natal mode" , "Of one's father" , "protective interest" , "Related on the father's side" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror, The Star Tribune, the Penny Press, The Independent, The Guardian, The Sun and the Evening Standard.

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