Smurf with a white beard and red cap (4)

I believe the answer is:

papa

(Other definitions for papa that I've seen before include "Father; P (radio comms.)" , "Daddy]" , "Dad" , "Mama's other half?" , "one after Oscar" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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