Answer: DEARER

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEARERCloser, as to one's heart
DEARERMore lovable
DEARERLess cheap
DEARERMuch more expensive
DEARERMore loved
DEARERMore expensive "Cryptic Reader" (6)
DEARERHigher-priced
DEARERMore close
DEARERMore darling
DEARERCloser to one's heart
DEARERMore fond.
DEARERMuch more precious
DEARERMore treasured
dearerkind or generous person
dearerDEAR, costly (expensive)
dearersevere sore in our dear peril Shakespeare
dearermuch loved
dearerexpensive
dearerbeloved one
DEARERMore prized
DEARERMore precious
DEARERMore costly
DEARERNot so cheap
DEARERMore beloved
DEARERCosting more
DEARERMore cherished
DEARERNeeding extra resources
DEARERLess likely to be given up
DEARERMore expensive
DEARERMore precious.
DEARERMore loved.
DEARERMore cherished.
DEARERMore beloved.
DEARERBetter loved.
DEARERMore expensive.
DEARERMore esteemed.
DEARERMore valued.