The Clue
Pianist son of Rudolf Serkin (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PETER
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Notes
The answer PETER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
PETER as a noun:
1. (Peter, Simon Peter, Saint Peter, St. Peter, Saint Peter the Apostle, St. Peter the Apostle) = disciple of Jesus and leader of the apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
2. (cock, prick, dick, shaft, pecker, peter, tool, putz) = obscene terms for penis
PET as an adjective:
1. (favored, favorite, favourite, best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent) = preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child"