Digs a lot (6)
I believe the answer is:
adores
'digs a lot' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for adores that I've seen before include "Idolises" , "Loves deeply, worships" , "Loves intensely" , "holds dear" , "Worships, venerates" .)