One might read "#1 Dad" (3)

I believe the answer is:

mug

(Other definitions for mug that I've seen before include "Charlie" , "Drinking vessel for one easily deceived" , "Slangy victim, by gum" , "Vessel for a bit of a fool" , "Sucker - drinking vessel" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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