Male parent (6)
'male parent' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for father that I've seen before include "and 13: Jolly gift-deliverer" , "So-called priest" , "pops" , "Progenitor" , "Raft he made for a relative" .)
'male parent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sire that I've seen before include "Bear" , "Male parent of an animal" , "Foal's father" , "Make children" , "Stallion; beget" .)
(Other definitions for dad that I've seen before include "Relation" , "Pop, pater" , "Papa" , "Popular and informal father" , "Pa" .)