The Clue
Whip end (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LASH
Tags
Notes
The answer LASH is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bind
Castigate
Cilium
Eyewinker
Scourge
Switch
Tie
Whip
Eye feature
Eye protector
Eye swatter?
Eye or whip
Fasten with cord
Fasten securely
Legree's weapon
Mascara recipient
Mascara site
Metaphor for punishment
Pirate's punishment
Place for mascara
Punishment unit
Pupil protector
Scold severely
Unit of punishment
Eye or whip follower
Follower of whip or eye
Old naval punishment
___ out (attack verbally)
Punishment for a sailor, maybe
Respond angrily, with "out"
Tie down securely
Tie hand and foot
Use a cat-o'-nine-tails
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"