Cryptic crossword clue
Impassive fathers having suppressed energy, note 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DEAD-PAN

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The straight part
We know that "Impassive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case impassive = dead-pan.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DEAD-PAN mean?

DEAD-PAN noun
  1. A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
DEAD-PAN verb
  1. To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.
DEAD-PAN adjective
  1. Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
  2. Having such a face or look.
  3. Impassive.
DEAD-PAN adverb
  1. In a deadpan manner.

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