The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HETAIRA
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The straight part
We know that "Beloved" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beloved = hetaira.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HETAIRA mean?
HETAIRA noun- A highly cultivated hired female companion who would entertain upper-class male clients and might perform sex acts for them.
- A mistress.