“Hey, Patriarch of 1960s Television – Shut Up!” NYT Crossword Clue, April 09, 2024

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Clue

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Today's NYT crossword clue is “Hey, patriarch of 1960s television – shut up!”.

The clue is about the American television sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies' that was broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. The series is about the main character, who is a patriarch. Patriarch refers to a man who is the head of a family with his mother-in-law, Granny, nephew Jethro, and daughter Elly May. Although he received little formal education, he has a good deal of common sense. He is a good-natured man and a widower, as portrayed in the 1960s series.

Hints

• The answer is the character's name.
• The answer is a ten-letter name.
• Starts with 'J' and ends with 'T'.

Answer

The answer for today's Daily Themed crossword clue is "JEDCLAMPIT".

"JEDCLAMPIT", also known as Jed, is the main leader of his family, which includes his mother-in-law Granny, nephew Jethro, and daughter Elly May. Even though he didn't go to school much, Jed has a lot of practical wisdom. He's friendly and kind-hearted and is a widower. And this is an American 1960s-released series.