Dear Crossword Clue

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Dear Crossword Answer

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ESTEEMED

(8 letters)

VALUED

(6 letters)

ABBY

(4 letters)

HONEY

(5 letters)

COSTLY

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

Hint 1: Clue Definition

DEAR (noun)
1. a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
2. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
DEAR (adjective)
1. with or in a close or intimate relationship
2. having a high price
DEAR (adverb)
1. with affection
2. at a great cost

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

ESTEEMED
(8 letters)
VALUED
(6 letters)
ABBY
(4 letters)
HONEY
(5 letters)
COSTLY
(6 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
NOH

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47. Dirty look

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Down

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5. Breakfast chain

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