Precious (4)
'precious' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dear that I've seen before include "Expensive or loved" , "Precious" , "Beloved - expensive" , "Honey - costly" , "Overpriced" .)
'precious' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for valuable that I've seen before include "Of great importance or worth" , "Precious" , "Expensive, prized" , "Having worth or merit" , "Worth a lot, unlike 33 Across" .)
'precious' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for beloved that I've seen before include "Dearest, darling" , "Much adored person" , "Very dear" .)