Loved (4)

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dear

'loved' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for dear that I've seen before include "Expensive or loved" , "pet > ducks" , "Precious" , "Costly (but loved!)" , "Expensive -- honey" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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