The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LOVED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Held dear crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LOVED | 44 % | 5 |
| ADORED | 33 % | 6 |
| CHERISHED | 11 % | 9 |
| PRIZED | 11 % | 6 |
Why may LOVED be the right solution?
The clue "Held dear" suggests an emotional attachment, which is synonymous with the word "loved". Therefore, "loved" is the correct solution.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Held dear
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cherished
- unforsaken
- hold dear
- treasured
- cherishing
- cherishes
- holding
- hold true
- beloved
- cherish
- hold fast
- sentimental
Crossword Answer definitions
LOVED verb- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
- To need, thrive on.
- To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
- To derive delight from a fact or situation.
- To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
- To praise; commend.
- To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
- Being the object of love.
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 LOVED
- Thrived on
- Delighted in
- Put on a pedestal
- Went gaga over
- "To All the Girls I've ___ Before"
- Thought the world of
- Adored
- Held dear
- Was smitten with
- Really dug
More clues leading to the result ADORED
- Like the liked
- Worshipped
- Extremely popular
- Placed on a pedestal
- Went gaga over
- Worshiped
- Thought the world of
- Was mad for
- Went for in a big way
- Cherished