__of (having affection for) (4)

I believe the answer is:

fond

(Other definitions for fond that I've seen before include "Affectionate, maybe foolish" , "Affectionate - tender" , "Partial to" , "Feeling affection, maybe foolish" , "Keen on; indulgent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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