The Clue
Darling (4 letter answer)
The Answer
IDOL
Tags
Notes
The answer IDOL is very common and appears about once every 35 puzzles.
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Dagon, e.g.
False god
Fan's fixation
Golden calf
Graven image
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Object of affection
Object of devotion
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Poster subject
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Elvis or Madonna, e.g.
Golden deity, say
Graham Greene's "The Fallen ___"
Michael Jordan, e.g.
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Whom fans adore
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Fox talent show, for short
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Kelly Clarkson was the first "American" one
Definition
IDOL as a noun:
1. (idol, graven image, god) = a material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"
2. (idol, matinee idol) = someone who is adored blindly and excessively
3. (paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal) = an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept