Idealized view of a parent, say, in psychology Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 3, 2003 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 3, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 3, 2003 · 19-Across · 5 letters
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(psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
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