For crossword clues involving "like Odin or Thor," the common answers are:

• "NORSE" (5 letters), referring to their Norse mythology origin.
• "GOD" (3 letters), as both are Norse gods.
• For the clue "Thor's father," the answer is often "ODIN" (4 letters).

These are typical solutions used in various crossword puzzles for clues about Odin, Thor, or similar Norse mythology figures.