One of three bears in a fairy tale (4)

I believe the answer is:

papa

(Other definitions for papa that I've seen before include "one after Oscar" , "Father; letter P" , "Pop" , "Comms code for 'P'" , "Father; P (radio comms.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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