The Clue
Golden god, say (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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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