Affectionate (4)
'affectionate' is the definition.
(I know that affectionate can be written as fond)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for fond that I've seen before include "Affectionate, maybe foolish" , "Affectionate - tender" , "Feeling affection, maybe foolish" , "Keen on; indulgent" , "Partial to" .)
(Other definitions for caring that I've seen before include "Feeling concern or interest" , "Protective or concerned" , "Kind, affectionate" , "Concerned, interested" , "Minding" .)
'affectionate' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for loving that I've seen before include "Affectionate and amorous" , "'Friday's child is . . . . . . and giving'" , "Doting" , "Showing great affection" , "See 13" .)