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The Clue

Surrealism predecessor (4 letter answer)

The Answer

DADA

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Notes

The answer DADA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

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Definition

DADA as a noun:

1. (dad, dada, daddy, pa, papa, pappa, pop) = an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
2. (dada, dadaism) = a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty