Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Company with a subsidiary (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PARENT
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Notes
The answer PARENT is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
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Definition
PARENT as a noun:
1. a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
PARENT as a verb:
1. (rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent) = bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children"