Shepherd killed by Cain (4)

I believe the answer is:

abel

(Other definitions for abel that I've seen before include "Eve's son" , "First person killed" , "He was slain by Cain" , "Gardener's son" , "Cornish city" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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