Sweet – term of endearment Crossword Clue

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SUGARPLUM

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

ENDEARMENT (noun)
1. the act of showing affection
SWEET (adjective)
1. not containing or composed of salt water
2. pleasing to the mind or feeling
SWEET (noun)
1. English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
2. a food rich in sugar
SWEET (adverb)
1. in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet’ is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly’)

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SUGARPLUM
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