Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Immediate successor (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HEIR
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Notes
The answer HEIR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
Related Clues
___ apparent
Beneficiary
Inheritor
Legatee
One in a line
Scion
Successor
___ to the throne
One in a will
Beneficiary of a sort
Charles, to Elizabeth
Child of fortune?
Donee of a sort
Estate receiver
Fortune's child
Inheritance recipient
Name in a will
Next in line?
"Next of skin"
Next of skin?
Papoose, to Pontiac
Presumptive person?
Prince, e.g.
Prince or princess
Son, usually
Testator's choice
A throne has one
Will figure
One with will power?
Willing participant?
Crown prince, e.g.
Leave it to him
One may be apparent
Murder suspect, often
Son or daughter, typically
One who stands to gain a lot?
One who's got it coming
Definition
HEIR as a noun:
1. (heir, inheritor, heritor) = a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
2. (successor, heir) = a person who inherits some title or office