Answer: dearreader

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEARREADERAuthor's address?
DEARREADERStart of a message from the editor
DEARREADERYou, to some writers
DEARREADERColumn reply opener
DEARREADERLead-in to some written advice
DEARREADERStart of a columnist's reply
DEARREADERColumn greeting