Coddle (6)
I believe the answer is:
pamper
'coddle' is the definition.
(I know that coddle can be written as pamper)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pamper that I've seen before include "Spoil, cosset" , "Treat with excessive indulgence" , "Treat indulgently" , "'Indulge, spoil (6)'" , "Treat luxuriously" .)