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The Clue
Legacy receiver (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
Inheritor
Legatee
Scion
Successor
___ to the throne
One in a will
Birthright possessor
Charles, to Elizabeth
Child of fortune?
He succeeds
Inheritance recipient
One named in a will
Next in line
Next in line?
One next in line
"Next of skin"
Next of skin?
Presumptive person?
Prince Charles is one
Prince, e.g.
Son, usually
Testator's choice
A throne has one
Will figure
Crown prince, e.g.
First son, often
Leave it to him
One may be apparent
One might be apparent
Son or daughter, typically
Whodunit suspect, perhaps
Word with apparent or presumptive
One who stands to gain a lot?
One who's succeeding
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