Cryptic crossword clue
Father's dance step 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word PAS

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The straight part
We know that "dance step" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dance step = pas.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PAS mean?

PAS noun
  1. A pace; a step, as in a dance or in marching.
  2. The right of going foremost; precedence.
PAS noun
  1. Father, papa.
  2. Grandpa, grandfather.
PAS noun
  1. A fortified Maori settlement of pre-European and early European times
  2. An unfortified Maori village or settlement; a kainga

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