“Beloved” crossword clue
Answer
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••••DEAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Beloved”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 8, 2026 grid39ACollege concern seen in 16-, 25-, 49- and 63-Across?14 ltrs›42ACathedral recess4 ltrs›45AGet rid of3 ltrs›49AAccidentally burn, perhaps8 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••DEAR4 ltrs
••••••••PRECIOUS8 ltrs
••••••••••SWEETHEART10 ltrs
•••••••DEAREST7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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