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Much-loved (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

treasured

(Other definitions for treasured that I've seen before include "Valued" , "thought highly of" , "Much-valued" , "Prized, precious" , "Regarded as precious" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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