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Updated June 2026
Male parents who have biological or adoptive children. The term can also refer to founders, originators, or important early figures in a particular field or movement.
“The founding fathers of the nation are remembered for their vision and courage.”
Contains TH digraph and common plural S ending
Worth 11 points; TH combination is useful for building words
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