What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dad's time is gone (4)" mean?

The definition is "gone". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAS (synonym="Dad's") + T (abbreviation="time") = PAST; definition: "gone" The answer is PAST.

Dad's time is gone (4)

Times Cryptic #28569 | 6 Across | 2023-04-05 flower

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