The Clue
Part of the eye (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LASH
Tags
Notes
The answer LASH is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bind
Cilium
Eyewinker
Knout
Whip
Eye feature
Eye part
Eye protector
Eye or whip
Fasten with cord
Fasten, as with ropes
Fasten tightly
Legree's weapon
Lid attachment
Lid growth
Liner's locale
Make secure
Mascara recipient
Mascara site
Mascara's place
Metaphor for punishment
Pirate's punishment
Punishment for a pirate
Punishment unit
Pupil protector
Scold severely
Secure with rope
Secure, in a way
Stinging rebuke
Tie down
Back or whip follower
Follower of whip or eye
Mascara coats it
Old naval punishment
___ out (attack verbally)
Punishment for a sailor, maybe
Tie hand and foot
You may get an extended one at a salon
Definition
LASH as a noun:
1. (eyelash, lash, cilium) = any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
2. (lash, thong) = leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
3. (whip, lash, whiplash) = a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt"
LASH as a verb:
1. (flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce) = beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
2. lash or flick about sharply; "The lion lashed its tail"
3. (whip, lash) = strike as if by whipping; "The curtain whipped her face"
4. bind with a rope, chain, or cord; "lash the horse"