The Clue
"The Owl and the Pussy Cat" writer (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LEAR
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Notes
The answer LEAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Definition
LEAR as a noun:
1. (Lear, Edward Lear) = British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
2. (Lear, King Lear) = the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters