A fatherly form of address? (3,3)
I believe the answer is:
old man
'address?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'a fatherly form of' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'a' could be 'an' and 'an' is found within the answer.
'of' could be 'o' and 'o' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for old man that I've seen before include "Boyfriend" , "Elderly chap" , "Informal name for father, husband or ship's captain" , "Senior citizen" , "Husband - father - boss" .)