The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SAY-SO , but the solution may also be SAY-SO Down 1 Arcing tennis shots which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in New York Times).
Parental authority crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SAY-SO | 50 % | 6 |
| SAY-SO Down 1 Arcing tennis shots | 50 % | 33 |
Why may SAY-SO be the right solution?
The term "say-so" is often used to refer to someone's authority or power to make decisions or give orders. In the context of the clue "parental authority," "say-so" accurately represents the control or influence that parents have over their children.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Parental authority
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- custody
- guardianship
- forisfamiliate
- paterfamilias
- index
- surrogate
- leave
- motherly
- fatherly
- licence
- license
- under
Crossword Answer definitions
SAY-SO noun- Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
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