Smurf with a red cap (4)

I believe the answer is:

papa

(Other definitions for papa that I've seen before include "Father; P (radio comms.)" , "Comms code for 'P'" , "Pop" , "The old man" , "Mama's other half?" .)

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

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