"My dear ___ …" Crossword Clue

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"My dear ___ …" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a title used before the name of knight or baronet
2. term of address for a man

Hint 2: 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 3: Anagram

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