The old man needs two assistants (4)

I believe the answer is:

papa

(Other definitions for papa that I've seen before include "one after Oscar" , "The old man" , "Mama's other half?" , "Comms code for 'P'" , "Daddy]" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sun.

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