Nice but pricey (4)
I believe the answer is:
dear
This might be a double definition.
'nice' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'pricey' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
'but' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dear that I've seen before include "Precious" , "polite form of address" , "Needing plenty of bread" , "Expensive; sweet" , "love" .)