Answer:

dearness

Answer	Crossword Clue
DEARNESS	Costliness.
DEARNESS	Preciousness.
DEARNESS	Reciprocal affection.

DEARNESS	Lovable quality
DEARNESS	Deep affection

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.