(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan
Hint 2clue words
Father: a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
Thor: (Norse mythology) god of thunder and rain and farming; pictured as wielding a hammer emblematic of the thunderbolt; identified with Teutonic Donar
What is the 4-letter answer to "Father of Thor" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Father of Thor" crossword clue is ODIN. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Father of Thor" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on July 21, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of ODIN?
The word ODIN means: (Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Father of Thor".