The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DEAR which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1959.
Polite form of address in speaking or letter writing crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEAR | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Polite form of address in speaking or letter writing
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- monsieur
- senor
- senora
- madame
- signore
- drop
- sir
- greet
- miss
- madam
- gentleman
- lady
Crossword Answer definitions
DEAR noun- A very kind, loving person.
- A beloved person.
- An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
- To endear.
- 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.
- Dearly; at a high price
- Severe, or severely affected; sore.
- Fierce.
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