The phrase "mom, dad and sis, but not bro" in the context of a crossword puzzle clue refers to words (mom, dad, sis) that are palindromes—words that read the same forwards and backwards—while "bro" is not a palindrome. The 11-letter answer to this crossword clue is "PALINDROMES".
Explanation
- "Mom," "dad," and "sis" are palindromic words because they read identically forwards and backwards.
- "Bro" is not a palindrome, which is why it is excluded.
- The clue is a wordplay pointing to palindrome words as the common feature.
Meaning of "Sis"
- "Sis" is an affectionate short form of "sister," used informally to indicate a female sibling or close female friend, reflecting familial love and closeness.
- It contrasts with "bro," being a colloquial term for "brother" with a different connotation, often masculine camaraderie.
Thus, the phrase highlights palindrome family-related words except for a non- palindromic term "bro" and the crossword answer to the phrase is "PALINDROMES".
