The Clue
Teen faves (5 letter answer)
The Answer
IDOLS
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Notes
The answer IDOLS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
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Fan mail recipients
Group grasped by groupies
Groupies follow them
Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia
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Poster boys, maybe
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Some religious artwork
Star athletes, to children
Reggie and Michael Jackson, e.g.
Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga, e.g.
Some winners on a Fox talent show
Winners of some televised singing competitions
Definition
IDOL as a noun:
1. (idol, graven image, god) = a material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"
2. (idol, matinee idol) = someone who is adored blindly and excessively
3. (paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal) = an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept