The Clue
___ of a gun (3 letter answer)
The Answer
SON
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Notes
The answer SON is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Dombey's kin
Dombey's offspring
Family member
Heir, often
II or III
III, to Jr.
IV, to III
Junior, e.g.
Junior to Senior
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Methuselah, to Enoch
"My boy"
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Potential heir
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Royal wish
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William, to Diana
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Elliott, to Franklin D.
George W., to George
II or III, say
John Quincy, to John
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Name passer, perhaps
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Sequel title starter
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Half of many a business partnership
Heir, but not an heiress
Heir, maybe, but not an heiress
Definition
SON as a noun:
1. (son, boy) = a male human offspring; "their son became a famous judge"; "his boy is taller than he is"
2. (Son, Word, Logos) = the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)