The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEAREST which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1962.
Affectionate salutation crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEAREST | 50 % | 7 |
| MYDEAR | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Affectionate salutation
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dearest
- dear
- kiss
- dearie
- kissing
- chill
- chills
- coo
- cordial
- embrace
- hug
- remember
Crossword Answer definitions
DEAREST adjective- High in price; expensive.
- Loved; lovable.
- Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
- Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
- A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
- A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
- An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
- Noble.
- A beloved person; a term of endearment.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result DEAREST
- "Mommie __"
- Start of some letters
- Letter opener?
- "Mommie ___"
- "Mommie -"
- Loved one
- Most cherished
- Most prized
- Most loved
- Honey