Patron's beneficiary (7 letters) — Crossword Helper

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The Clue

Patron's beneficiary (7 letter answer)

The Answer

PROTEGE

Tags

along being beneficiary brought charge companion junior lorenzo maybe mentor michelangelo partner patron patronage protege recipient sponsor tutee ward

Notes

The answer PROTEGE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

Related Clues

Tutee
Ward
Mentor's companion
Michelangelo, to Lorenzo
Recipient of patronage
Sponsor's charge
One being brought along
Junior partner, maybe

Definition

PROTEGE as a noun:

1. a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career