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First word of many a letter (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dear

(Other definitions for dear that I've seen before include "Expensive; sweet" , "Beloved or costly" , "Expensive or loved" , "pet > ducks" , "Honey - costly" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the Ink Well xwords.
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