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Adoring party. Object - lose husband (6)

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doting

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(Other definitions for doting that I've seen before include "Blindly affectionate" , "Excessively fond" , "excessive worship" , "Foolishly loving and indulgent" , "Showing excessive fondness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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