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Kitchen device that, for a writer, is often dear? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

opener

This clue is a double definition.

'kitchen device' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'for a writer is often dear?' is the second definition.
(a writer might open a letter with 'Dear' whoever)

'that' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for opener that I've seen before include "Card player who starts the bidding" , "First event in a series" , "It may provide access to food" , "(Team's) first batsman" , "Can cutter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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