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Isaac’s favorite son NYT Crossword Clue

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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Isaac's favorite son" is ESAU.
In the Bible, Isaac had two sons, Esau and Jacob. Esau was the elder and traditionally favored by Isaac, which is a well-known story in the Book of Genesis.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on November 12, 2025.
Esau is a biblical figure, the elder son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob.
The elder of a pair of biblical twins, Jacob gave him bread and pottage, Brother in Genesis, One son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob’s twin in Genesis

The answer to “Isaac’s favorite son” in the New York Times puzzle November 12 2025 is ESAU. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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