| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| INTIMATE | Near and dear |
| LOVEDONES | Those near and dear |
| RHYMES | Near and dear, say |
| MADAMES | "Dear Sirs and .." |
| FATHEROFMANKIND | "Dear Lord and ...": Whittier |
| HONEYMOONERS | Dear Ralph and Alice? |
| ADVICESQUAD | Dear Abby and Ann? |
| HOMONYMS | Dear and deer, e.g. |
| EATINGPIZZA | "Dear Mom and Dad: This term I'm [taking Italian]..." |
