The Clue
Essayist Elia (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LAMB
Tags
Notes
The answer LAMB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
Elia
Essayist
Gentle one
Honeybunch
Innocent
Meek one
Naive one
Paschal ___
Woolly one
Author of the Stepquote
Baby in wool?
Chop source
Dear soul
Docile person
Easter serving
English essayist
Follower of Mary
Gentle, meek one
Gentle person
Gentle soul
Gyro meat
A k a Elia
Kebab meat
One in Mary's care
Mary's follower
Mary's pet
Mary's tagalong
"... out like a ___"
Schoolgoer in a rhyme
Schoolgoer of rhyme
Stew meat
Suckling sheep
Lion's trusting companion
Mary's inseparable companion
Mary's little pet
Nursery-rhyme pet
Symbol of March 31
Traditional Easter fare
Writer Mary Ann
English essayist: 1775-1834
"Little ___, who made thee?": Blake
Definition
LAMB as a noun:
1. young sheep
2. (Lamb, Charles Lamb, Elia) = English essayist (1775-1834)
3. a person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters)
4. (lamb, dear) = a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
5. the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food
LAMB as a verb:
1. give birth to a lamb; "the ewe lambed"